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
Xtra
Edge
Lightweight 149g action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps, 52ft waterproofing, dual touchscreens, and 180-min battery.
$199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2026
Edge is 7 months newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
Edge
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 10 MP)
- BEdge has lower Weight (149 g vs 840 g)
- AX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
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
Edge
71 × 44 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
X2D II 100C is 78mm wider, 62mm taller, and 42mm thicker than Edge.
X2D II 100C is 691 g heavier than Edge.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 33mm Edge
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
Edge
71 × 44 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
Edge
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
Edge
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
20.9× 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
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
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 10 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Edge
Codecs
Adds H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds TiltGuard, MotionMaster
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
149 g vs 840 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Edge
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor at $199
- ✓52ft waterproof (no case)
- ✓149g ultra-lightweight
- ✓3-hour battery
Cons
- –No built-in storage
- –Fixed lens
- –No pre-recording
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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 landscape, X2D II 100C or Edge?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Edge — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and Edge?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and Edge is 10 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and Edge have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Edge uses Electronic stabilization (TiltGuard + MotionMaster) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and Edge?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and Edge weighs 149 g, so the Edge is 691 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and Edge record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. Edge: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X2D II 100C and Edge weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. Edge: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 640 shots for the Edge, giving the Edge the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and Edge at $199. The Edge is $8,300 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 Xtra press materials.