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
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
X2D II 100C is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
E2-M4
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- AX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BE2-M4 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- AX2D II 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BE2-M4 has lower Weight (370 g vs 840 g)
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
E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
X2D II 100C is 58mm wider, 40mm taller, and 3mm thicker than E2-M4.
X2D II 100C is 470 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 72mm E2-M4
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
E2-M4
91 × 66 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
E2-M4
91 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
6.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X2D II 100C: mount data unavailable
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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
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 10.28 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
Weight
370 g vs 840 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only E2-M4 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X2D II 100C and E2-M4 at major authorized retailers.
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 landscape, X2D II 100C or E2-M4?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for E2-M4 — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and E2-M4?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the E2-M4?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and E2-M4?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 470 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and E2-M4 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X2D II 100C and E2-M4 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 466 shots (CIPA) for the X2D II 100C and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $7,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Z CAM press materials.