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
PXW-Z200
AI-powered XDCAM with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 20x G Lens zoom, 4K60/120p, 12G-SDI, XAVC MXF, variable ND, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
X2D II 100C is 1 year newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
PXW-Z200
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 14 MP)
- BPXW-Z200 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 3 fps)
- AX2D II 100C has lower Weight (840 g vs 1960 g)
- AX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BPXW-Z200 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 × 371 mm
1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)
X2D II 100C is 27mm narrower, 95mm shorter, and 296mm thinner than PXW-Z200.
X2D II 100C is 1120 g lighter than PXW-Z200.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 371mm PXW-Z200
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
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 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
PXW-Z200
176 × 371 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
PXW-Z200
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
12.4× 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
Resolution
100 MP vs 14 MP — higher is better
Weight
840 g vs 1960 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z200
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC MXF, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 175.6, 201.3, 371.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PXW-Z200 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
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
PXW-Z200
Pros
- ✓12G-SDI + timecode in/out for broadcast
- ✓XAVC MXF / XAVC S-I / XAVC HS codecs
- ✓AI subject recognition AF + auto framing
- ✓4K up to 60p / 120p slow motion
- ✓Variable ND (1/4–1/128) + S-Cinetone
Cons
- –Premium over HXR-NX800
- –Heavy at 1.96 kg body-only
- –Some MXF features require firmware 2.0+
- –C3 Portal streaming is paid add-on
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 landscape, X2D II 100C or PXW-Z200?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for PXW-Z200 — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and PXW-Z200?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and PXW-Z200 is 14 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and PXW-Z200 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z200 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the PXW-Z200?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. PXW-Z200 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and PXW-Z200?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and PXW-Z200 weighs 1960 g, so the X2D II 100C is 1120 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and PXW-Z200 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. PXW-Z200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D II 100C and PXW-Z200 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. PXW-Z200: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 640 shots for the PXW-Z200, giving the PXW-Z200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and PXW-Z200 at $3,999. The PXW-Z200 is $4,500 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.