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
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX2D II 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (117 vs 49)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 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
fp L
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
X2D II 100C is 11mm thinner than fp L but it is also 12mm wider and 6mm taller.
X2D II 100C is 175 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 77mm X2D II 100C · 88mm fp L
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104, 77
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
AF points / zones
117 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Reasons to choose
fp L
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Weight
720 g vs 895 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 portraits, X2D II 100C or fp L?
fp L scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for X2D II 100C — 61MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
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 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the fp L?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and fp L?
X2D II 100C weighs 895 g and fp L weighs 720 g, so the fp L is 175 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 60p.
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 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L 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 June 2026.