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
Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
X2D II 100C is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
D-Lux 8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 17 MP)
- BD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 3 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BD-Lux 8 has lower Weight (397 g vs 840 g)
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
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
X2D II 100C is 19mm wider, 37mm taller, and 13mm thicker than D-Lux 8.
X2D II 100C is 443 g heavier than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 62mm D-Lux 8
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
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 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
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
6.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Weight
397 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Hasselblad X2D II 100C
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X2D II 100C or D-Lux 8?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and D-Lux 8?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and D-Lux 8 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the D-Lux 8?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and D-Lux 8?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 443 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X2D II 100C and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The D-Lux 8 is $6,904 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 Leica press materials.