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
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
X2D II 100C is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
Q3
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 60.3 MP)
- BQ3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (4 fps vs 3 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Battery life (CIPA) (466 shots vs 350 shots)
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
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
X2D II 100C is 17mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 19mm wider and 26mm taller.
X2D II 100C is 97 g heavier than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 92mm Q3
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
Q3
130 × 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
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
Q3
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
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X2D II 100C supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Reasons to choose
Q3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Burst (mechanical)
4 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Weight
743 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 50
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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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 Q3?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Q3 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and Q3?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and Q3 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the Q3?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and Q3?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the Q3 is 97 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and Q3 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and Q3 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and Q3 at $5,995. The Q3 is $2,504 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Leica press materials.