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
Pentax
K-1
Original 36MP full-frame Pentax DSLR with 5-axis SR, AA filter simulator, and weather sealing.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
X2D II 100C is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
K-1
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 36.4 MP)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- AX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 100)
- AX2D II 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX2D II 100C
150 × 104 × 77 mm
895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-1
137 × 111 × 87 mm
1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
X2D II 100C is 7mm shorter and 10mm thinner than K-1 but it is also 13mm wider.
X2D II 100C is 115 g lighter than K-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 77mm X2D II 100C · 87mm K-1
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
K-1
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
K-1
✓ more lensesPentax K
70+
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104, 77
Resolution
100 MP vs 36.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-1
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137, 110.5, 86.5
AA filter
Only K-1 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
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
K-1
Pros
- ✓36MP full-frame
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
- ✓AA filter simulator
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Slow AF vs mirrorless
- –Heavy
- –Superseded by K-1 II
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X2D II 100C and K-1 at major authorized retailers.
Hasselblad X2D II 100C
Pentax K-1
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X2D II 100C or K-1?
K-1 scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for X2D II 100C — 36.4MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and K-1?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and K-1 is 36.4 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and K-1 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the K-1?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. K-1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and K-1?
X2D II 100C weighs 895 g and K-1 weighs 1010 g, so the X2D II 100C is 115 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and K-1 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. K-1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and K-1 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. K-1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 640 shots for the K-1, giving the K-1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and K-1 at $1,799. The K-1 is $6,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.