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Hasselblad

X2D II 100C

Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.

$8,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

vs
Alpha 7 IV

Sony

Alpha 7 IV

33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

X2D II 100C is 3.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

X2D II 100C

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

6categories

Alpha 7 IV

PortraitWildlife

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X2D II 100C wins 2 categories·Alpha 7 IV wins 3 categories
  • BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 117)
  • BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 200 frames)
  • BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 33 MP)
  • AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X2D II 100CAlpha 7 IV
Resolution100 MP33 MP
Sensor43.8 × 32.9 mmFull Frame
ISO max51,20051,200
Burst30 fps10 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stop5.5-stop
Weight895 g658 g
Battery520 shots580 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X2D II 100C

150 × 104 × 77 mm

895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 7 IV front view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 96 × 80 mm

658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

X2D II 100C is 3mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 19mm wider and 8mm taller.

X2D II 100C is 237 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.

Depth (front-to-back): 77mm X2D II 100C · 80mm Alpha 7 IV

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X2D II 100C

150 × 104 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 IV back view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 96 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 IV top view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 80 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X2D II 100C

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

Alpha 7 IV

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X2D II 100C: mount data unavailable

Alpha 7 IV

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX2D II 100CAlpha 7 IV
Portrait
6.0Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X2D II 100C

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104, 77

  • Resolution

    100 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X2D II 100C supports it

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • ISO min (native)

    64 vs 100 — lower is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Vehicle

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7 IV

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 117 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    828 frames vs 200 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I

  • AA filter

    Only Alpha 7 IV supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 51,200
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth 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

Alpha 7 IV

Pros

  • 33MP — more detail for cropping and print
  • 10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
  • Full-size HDMI port
  • 759 phase-detect AF points

Cons

  • 4K 60p requires Super35 crop
  • 10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
  • Complex menu system

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X2D II 100C
Alpha 7 IV
Resolution
100 MP3× more
33 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format CMOS
Full Frame Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 × 32.9 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
X2D II 100C
Alpha 7 IV
Processor
Image processor
BIONZ XR
X2D II 100C
Alpha 7 IV
ISO min (native)
64−36 less
100
ISO max (native)
51,200
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
X2D II 100C
Alpha 7 IV
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, X2D II 100C or Alpha 7 IV?

Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for X2D II 100C — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.

What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and Alpha 7 IV?

X2D II 100C is 100 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X2D II 100C and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?

X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the Alpha 7 IV?

X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and Alpha 7 IV?

X2D II 100C weighs 895 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 237 g lighter.

Do the X2D II 100C and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?

X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X2D II 100C and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?

X2D II 100C: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.

How much does each cost?

X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $6,000 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 Sony press materials.