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
D850
Legendary 45MP DSLR still favored by landscape and studio photographers.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2017
X2D II 100C is 8 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
D850
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 Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7 fps)
- BD850 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1840 shots vs 466 shots)
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 51 frames)
- 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
D850
146 × 124 × 79 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
X2D II 100C is 18mm shorter and 4mm thinner than D850 but it is also 3mm wider.
X2D II 100C is 165 g lighter than D850.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 79mm D850
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
D850
146 × 124 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
D850
146 × 79 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
D850
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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
D850
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 51 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 153 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 45.7 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D850
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 124, 78.5
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Battery life (CIPA)
1840 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
D850
Pros
- ✓45MP DSLR classic
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Huge F-mount lens library
Cons
- –DSLR mirror system
- –Heavy
- –No modern mirrorless AF
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 D850?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D850 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and D850?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and D850 is 45.7 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and D850 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D850 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the D850?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. D850 reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and D850?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and D850 weighs 1005 g, so the X2D II 100C is 165 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and D850 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. D850: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the X2D II 100C and D850 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. D850: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 1,840 shots for the D850, giving the D850 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and D850 at $3,299. The D850 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.