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
Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
X2D II 100C is 7 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
D3500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 11)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 24.2 MP)
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
D3500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
365 g (0.80 lb / 12.88 oz)
X2D II 100C is 25mm wider, 9mm taller, and 6mm thicker than D3500.
X2D II 100C is 475 g heavier than D3500.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 70mm D3500
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
D3500
124 × 97 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
D3500
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
D3500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X2D II 100C: mount data unavailable
D3500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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
AF points / zones
425 vs 11 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D3500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 69.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
1550 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
Weight
365 g vs 840 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only D3500 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
5 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
D3500
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Long battery life
- ✓Lightweight
Cons
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF
- –Discontinued
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Hasselblad X2D II 100C
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X2D II 100C or D3500?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for D3500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and D3500?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and D3500 is 24.2 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and D3500 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D3500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the D3500?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. D3500 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and D3500?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and D3500 weighs 365 g, so the D3500 is 475 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and D3500 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. D3500: Full HD.
Are the X2D II 100C and D3500 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. D3500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 1,550 shots for the D3500, giving the D3500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and D3500 at $449. The D3500 is $8,050 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 Nikon press materials.