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
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
X2D II 100C is 6 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
FX9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (3 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 800)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 4,000)
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
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
X2D II 100C is 37mm shorter and 154mm thinner than FX9 but it is also 3mm wider.
X2D II 100C is 1160 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 229mm FX9
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
FX9
146 × 143 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
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · APS-C
671 mm² area
2.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X2D II 100C: mount data unavailable
FX9
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Burst (mechanical)
3 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
50 vs 800 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, SD, SDHC…
AA filter
Only FX9 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
AF points / zones
627 vs 425 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 FX9?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX9 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and FX9?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and FX9 is 19 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and FX9?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the X2D II 100C is 1160 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and FX9 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and FX9 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and FX9 at $10,998. The X2D II 100C is $2,499 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.