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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
GO Ultra

Insta360

GO Ultra

Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.

$299

Launch price

Released Aug 2024

X2D II 100C is 1 year newer.

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Wins

9categories

X2D II 100C

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

4categories

GO Ultra

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X2D II 100C wins 4 categories·GO Ultra wins 1 categories
  • AX2D II 100C has lower AF low-light limit (-2 EV vs 0 EV)
  • AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
  • AX2D II 100C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
  • BGO Ultra has lower Weight (161.4 g vs 840 g)
  • AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)

Key specs at a glance

X2D II 100CGO Ultra
Resolution100 MP50 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mm1/1.28"
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst30 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stop6-stop
Weight840 g161.4 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

GO Ultra front view

GO Ultra

70 × 49 × 33 mm

161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)

X2D II 100C is 78mm wider, 57mm taller, and 42mm thicker than GO Ultra.

X2D II 100C is 679 g heavier than GO Ultra.

Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 33mm GO Ultra

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

GO Ultra back view

GO Ultra

70 × 49 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

GO Ultra top view

GO Ultra

70 × 33 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 100CGO Ultra
Portrait
6.0Good
6.0Good
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X2D II 100C

  • AF low-light limit

    -2 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 0 — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % 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

Reasons to choose

GO Ultra

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    161.4 g vs 840 g — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only GO Ultra supports it

  • Burst (mechanical)

    6 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

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

GO Ultra

Pros

  • Ultra tiny 39g body
  • Magnetic mount system
  • 4K video
  • Wearable POV

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Short battery life
  • Limited manual control

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X2D II 100C
GO Ultra
Resolution
100 MP2× more
50 MP
Sensor type
BSI CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
1/1.28"
AA filter
No
Yes
X2D II 100C
GO Ultra
Aperture
2.85
Field of view
156 °
X2D II 100C
GO Ultra
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
X2D II 100C
GO Ultra
ISO min (native)
50−50 less
100
ISO max (native)
25,600+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
X2D II 100C
GO Ultra
Shutter type
Leaf Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/6000
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, X2D II 100C or GO Ultra?

GO Ultra scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X2D II 100C — 161.4g — ultralight for all-day carry.

What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and GO Ultra?

X2D II 100C is 100 MP and GO Ultra is 50 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X2D II 100C and GO Ultra have in-body image stabilization?

X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the GO Ultra?

X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and GO Ultra?

X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g, so the GO Ultra is 679 g lighter.

Do the X2D II 100C and GO Ultra record 4K video?

X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X2D II 100C and GO Ultra weather sealed?

X2D II 100C: Yes. GO Ultra: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

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

How much does each cost?

X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and GO Ultra at $299. The GO Ultra is $8,200 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.