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
M EV1
Digital Leica M with integrated 5.76M-dot EVF, 60MP full-frame sensor, and manual M-mount focusing.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
M EV1 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
M EV1
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- AX2D II 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 15 frames)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher EVF refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
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
M EV1
139 × 80 × 39 mm
495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
X2D II 100C is 10mm wider, 26mm taller, and 37mm thicker than M EV1.
X2D II 100C is 345 g heavier than M EV1.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 39mm M EV1
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
M EV1
139 × 80 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
M EV1
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
M EV1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
1.7× 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
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M EV1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
495 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
4.5 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 5,760,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
M EV1
Pros
- ✓Integrated EVF
- ✓60MP full-frame sensor
- ✓Leica M mount
- ✓64GB internal memory
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
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 sports, X2D II 100C or M EV1?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for M EV1 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and M EV1?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and M EV1 is 60.3 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and M EV1 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M EV1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the M EV1?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. M EV1 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and M EV1?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and M EV1 weighs 495 g, so the M EV1 is 345 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and M EV1 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. M EV1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and M EV1 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. M EV1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 700 shots for the M EV1, giving the M EV1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and M EV1 at $8,995. The X2D II 100C is $496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Leica press materials.