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
RED
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
X2D II 100C is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has lower Weight (840 g vs 3620 g)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 3 fps)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 35.4 MP)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 × 150 mm
3620 g (7.98 lb / 127.69 oz)
X2D II 100C is 2mm shorter and 75mm thinner than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV but it is also 33mm wider.
X2D II 100C is 2780 g lighter than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 150mm V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Weight
840 g vs 3620 g — lower is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 35.4 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.5, 108, 149.63
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Pros
- ✓8K VV global shutter
- ✓120fps 8K
- ✓Pro I/O
- ✓REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Massive data rates
- –Requires pro crew
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X2D II 100C and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV at major authorized retailers.
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 wildlife, X2D II 100C or V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 35.4 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weighs 3620 g, so the X2D II 100C is 2780 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 8K VV (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X2D II 100C and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 520 shots for the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV, giving the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV at $44,500. The X2D II 100C is $36,001 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 RED press materials.