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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
GR IVx
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 25.74 MP)
- BGR IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 840 g)
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
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
X2D II 100C is 39mm wider, 45mm taller, and 42mm thicker than GR IVx.
X2D II 100C is 575 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 33mm GR IVx
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
GR IVx
109 × 61 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
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
GR IVx
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 Animals, People, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 25.74 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
4 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X2D II 100C and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
Hasselblad X2D II 100C
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X2D II 100C or GR IVx?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and GR IVx?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the GR IVx?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and GR IVx?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 575 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and GR IVx record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X2D II 100C and GR IVx weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR IVx is $7,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Ricoh press materials.