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-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
X2D II 100C is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
X2D II 100C
Wins
E2-S6
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 500)
- AX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 26 MP)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 30 fps)
- BE2-S6 has higher Max video bit rate (300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
X2D II 100C is 47mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 57mm wider and 7mm taller.
X2D II 100C is 250 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm X2D II 100C · 122mm E2-S6
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-S6
91 × 99 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-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X2D II 100C: mount data unavailable
E2-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
50 vs 500 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 26 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only E2-S6 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X2D II 100C and E2-S6 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-S6?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D II 100C and E2-S6?
X2D II 100C is 100 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D II 100C and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D II 100C or the E2-S6?
X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D II 100C and E2-S6?
X2D II 100C weighs 840 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the X2D II 100C is 250 g lighter.
Do the X2D II 100C and E2-S6 record 4K video?
X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the X2D II 100C and E2-S6 weather sealed?
X2D II 100C: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
X2D II 100C launched at $8,499 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $6,504 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 Z CAM press materials.