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
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
X2D II 100C is 11.9 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
D610
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 39)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 24 Mbps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 24.3 MP)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
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
D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
X2D II 100C is 7mm shorter and 7mm thinner than D610 but it is also 8mm wider.
X2D II 100C and D610 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 82mm D610
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
D610
141 × 113 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
D610
141 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X2D II 100C: mount data unavailable
D610
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
425 vs 39 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps vs 24 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 24.3 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D610
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only D610 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weight — Both 840 g
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
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
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 wildlife, X2D II 100C or D610?
D610 scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and D610?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and D610 is 24.3 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and D610 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the D610?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. D610 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and D610?
Both bodies weigh roughly 840 g.
Do the X2D II 100C and D610 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. D610: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and D610 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. D610: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and D610 at $1,999. The D610 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.