Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Insta360
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
X4 Air is 2 months newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
X4 Air
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has lower AF low-light limit (-2 EV vs 0 EV)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Battery life (CIPA) (466 shots vs -1 shots)
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
X2D II 100C is 8mm shorter than X4 Air but it is also 103mm wider and 38mm thicker.
X2D II 100C is 675 g heavier than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 37mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 37 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
AF low-light limit
-2 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
466 shots vs -1 shots — higher 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 3,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
165 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Internal RAW video
Only X4 Air supports it
Codecs
Adds AVC, HEVC
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
- ✓Weather sealing — Both 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
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X2D II 100C and X4 Air at major authorized retailers.
Hasselblad X2D II 100C
Insta360 X4 Air
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X2D II 100C or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and X4 Air?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the X4 Air?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and X4 Air?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the X4 Air is 675 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and X4 Air record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X2D II 100C and X4 Air weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and -1 shots for the X4 Air, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $8,099 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.