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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 4 months newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
GR IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 51,200)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 25.74 MP)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 895 g)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
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
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
X2D II 100C is 41mm wider, 43mm taller, and 44mm thicker than GR IV.
X2D II 100C is 633 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 77mm X2D II 100C · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X2D II 100C
150 × 104 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X2D II 100C
150 × 77 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
4.0× 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 Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104, 77
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
117 vs 49 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 895 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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 GR IV?
X2D II 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and GR IV?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the GR IV?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and GR IV?
X2D II 100C weighs 895 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 633 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and GR IV record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and GR IV weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR IV is $7,000 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 Ricoh press materials.