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
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
X2D II 100C is 9.7 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
D500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 20.9 MP)
- BD500 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 3 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 153)
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
D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
X2D II 100C is 9mm shorter and 6mm thinner than D500 but it is also 2mm wider.
X2D II 100C is 20 g lighter than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 81mm D500
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
D500
147 × 115 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D500
147 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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
D500
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Resolution
100 MP vs 20.9 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 153 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
D500
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD, XQD
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF magnification — 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
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 D500?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for D500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and D500?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and D500 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the D500?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and D500?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and D500 weighs 860 g, so the X2D II 100C is 20 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and D500 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. D500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the X2D II 100C and D500 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. D500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 1,240 shots for the D500, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and D500 at $1,999. The D500 is $6,500 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.