Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Released Jun 2022
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Released Jul 2021
X2D 100C is 1 year newer.
Wins
X2D 100C
Wins
fp L
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX2D 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AX2D 100C has higher AF points / zones (117 vs 49)
- AX2D 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AX2D 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
fp L
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
X2D 100C and fp L share virtually identical body dimensions.
X2D 100C and fp L weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 88mm fp L
Sensor size, to scale
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X2D 100C
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
AF points / zones
117 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
100 MP vs 61 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X2D 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Stunning files
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Slow operation
- –Limited lens line
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X2D 100C or fp L?
fp L scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for X2D 100C — 61MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and fp L?
X2D 100C is 100 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D 100C and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the fp L?
X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and fp L?
Both bodies weigh roughly 720 g.
Do the X2D 100C and fp L record 4K video?
X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D 100C and fp L weather sealed?
X2D 100C: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and fp L at $2,499. The fp L is $5,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.