Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
X2D 100C
Wins
Alpha 7 V
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 117)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 33 MP)
- AX2D 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 95 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
X2D 100C is 8mm wider, 2mm taller, and 6mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
X2D 100C is 25 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X2D 100C
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X2D 100C
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X2D 100C: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
100 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
AF points / zones
759 vs 117 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X2D 100C or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for X2D 100C — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and Alpha 7 V?
X2D 100C is 100 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D 100C and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the Alpha 7 V?
X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and Alpha 7 V?
X2D 100C weighs 720 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 25 g lighter.
Do the X2D 100C and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X2D 100C and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
X2D 100C: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $5,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Sony press materials.