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
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X2D II 100C is 4 months newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
X5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 840 g)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Battery capacity (3400 mAh vs 2400 mAh)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
X2D II 100C is 19mm shorter than X5 but it is also 103mm wider and 37mm thicker.
X2D II 100C is 640 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 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
X5
46 × 38 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 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
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
200 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X2D II 100C or X5?
X2D II 100C scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and X5?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and X5?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 640 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and X5 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and X5 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $7,949 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.