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
D810
36MP full-frame DSLR workhorse prized for landscape, studio, and commercial stills.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
X2D II 100C is 11.2 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
D810
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 51)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 42 Mbps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 36.3 MP)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- BD810 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
D810
146 × 123 × 82 mm
980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
X2D II 100C is 17mm shorter and 7mm thinner than D810 but it is also 3mm wider.
X2D II 100C is 140 g lighter than D810.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 82mm D810
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
D810
146 × 123 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
D810
146 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
D810
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
D810
✓ 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
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
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps vs 42 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 36.3 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Reasons to choose
D810
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 123, 81.5
Card types
Adds SD, CompactFlash
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
5 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 466 shots — 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
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
- ✓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
D810
Pros
- ✓36MP no OPLF
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Pro F-mount ecosystem
Cons
- –Superseded by D850
- –Slow live view AF
- –Heavy
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 D810?
D810 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and D810?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and D810 is 36.3 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and D810 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D810 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the D810?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. D810 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and D810?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and D810 weighs 980 g, so the X2D II 100C is 140 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and D810 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. D810: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and D810 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. D810: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 640 shots for the D810, giving the D810 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and D810 at $3,299. The D810 is $5,200 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.