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
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$1,250
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
X2D II 100C is 8.4 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
D7500
1 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 AF points / zones (425 vs 51)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 20.9 MP)
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 50 frames)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 8 fps)
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
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
X2D II 100C is 13mm wider, 2mm taller, and 3mm thicker than D7500.
X2D II 100C is 200 g heavier than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 73mm D7500
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
D7500
136 × 104 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
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
D7500
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
D7500
✓ 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
425 vs 51 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 20.9 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 50 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7500
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only D7500 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –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 D7500?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and D7500?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the D7500?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and D7500?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the D7500 is 200 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and D7500 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. D7500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the X2D II 100C and D7500 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and D7500 at $1,250. The D7500 is $7,249 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.