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X2D II 100C

Hasselblad

X2D II 100C

Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.

$8,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

vs
Ace Pro

Insta360

Ace Pro

Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.

$399

Launch price

Released Nov 2023

X2D II 100C is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

X2D II 100C

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

5categories

Ace Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X2D II 100C wins 4 categories·Ace Pro wins 1 categories
  • AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
  • BAce Pro has lower Weight (179.8 g vs 840 g)
  • AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
  • AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
  • AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 48 MP)

Key specs at a glance

X2D II 100CAce Pro
Resolution100 MP48 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mm1/1.3 inch
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst30 fps15 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight840 g179.8 g
Battery466 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X2D II 100C front view

X2D II 100C

149 × 106 × 75 mm

840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Ace Pro front view

Ace Pro

72 × 52 × 39 mm

179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)

X2D II 100C is 77mm wider, 54mm taller, and 37mm thicker than Ace Pro.

X2D II 100C is 660 g heavier than Ace Pro.

Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 39mm Ace Pro

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X2D II 100C back view

X2D II 100C

149 × 106 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Ace Pro back view

Ace Pro

72 × 52 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X2D II 100C top view

X2D II 100C

149 × 75 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Ace Pro top view

Ace Pro

72 × 39 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X2D II 100C

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame

1441 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX2D II 100CAce Pro
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X2D II 100C

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 0 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animals, People, Vehicles

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 148.5, 106, 75

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Resolution

    100 MP vs 48 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Ace Pro

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock, Active HDR

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    179.8 g vs 840 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    6 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X2D II 100C

Pros

  • 100MP medium format
  • 7-stop IBIS
  • Faster AF than X2D
  • Stunning color science

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Large files
  • Not for action

Ace Pro

Pros

  • 1/1.3-inch sensor
  • 4K120 slow-mo
  • Leica color science
  • Flip touchscreen

Cons

  • Superseded by Ace Pro 2
  • No 8K
  • Fixed lens

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X2D II 100C
Ace Pro
Resolution
100 MP2.1× more
48 MP
Sensor type
BSI CMOS
1/1.3-inch CMOS (Leica co-engineered)
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
1/1.3 inch
AA filter
No
X2D II 100C
Ace Pro
Aperture
f/2.6
X2D II 100C
Ace Pro
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
X2D II 100C
Ace Pro
ISO min (native)
50−50 less
100
ISO max (native)
25,600+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
X2D II 100C
Ace Pro
Shutter type
Leaf Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/6000
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, X2D II 100C or Ace Pro?

X2D II 100C scores 6.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro — 100MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and Ace Pro?

X2D II 100C is 100 MP and Ace Pro is 48 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X2D II 100C and Ace Pro have in-body image stabilization?

X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).

Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the Ace Pro?

X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and Ace Pro?

X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g, so the Ace Pro is 660 g lighter.

Do the X2D II 100C and Ace Pro record 4K video?

X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the X2D II 100C and Ace Pro weather sealed?

X2D II 100C: Yes. Ace Pro: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 640 shots for the Ace Pro, giving the Ace Pro the edge.

How much does each cost?

X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and Ace Pro at $399. The Ace Pro is $8,100 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Insta360 press materials.