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
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
X2D II 100C is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
fp L
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 12 frames)
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Battery capacity (3400 mAh vs 1200 mAh)
- AX2D II 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
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
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
X2D II 100C is 36mm wider, 36mm taller, and 30mm thicker than fp L.
X2D II 100C is 413 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 45mm fp L
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
fp L
113 × 70 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
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
1.7× 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Battery capacity
3400 mAh vs 1200 mAh — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, MOV
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only fp L supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
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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 video, X2D II 100C or fp L?
X2D II 100C scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for fp L — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and fp L?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the fp L?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and fp L?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the fp L is 413 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and fp L record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the X2D II 100C and fp L weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and fp L at $2,499. The fp L is $6,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Sigma press materials.