Should I upgrade from the Hasselblad X1D II 50C to the Hasselblad X2D 100C?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Both use the Hasselblad XCD mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- 100MP instead of 50MP
- faster bursts (3.3fps vs 2.7fps)
- in-body stabilisation
- 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2019 → 2022)
What you give up
- weaker video (No video vs 2.7K 30p)
- no weather sealing
- a heavier body (895g vs 766g)
What it costs
| X2D 100C new | No longer sold new |
| X2D 100C used (MPB, typical) | £3,310 |
| Your X1D II 50C trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £1,260 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £2,050 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Hasselblad X1D II 50C specs · Hasselblad X2D 100C specs · full comparison · best lenses for the X2D 100C
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Hasselblad X1D II 50C to the Hasselblad X2D 100C?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain 100MP instead of 50MP, faster bursts (3.3fps vs 2.7fps), in-body stabilisation, 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2019 → 2022), but you lose weaker video (No video vs 2.7K 30p) and no weather sealing.
How much does it cost to upgrade from the X1D II 50C to the X2D 100C?
The X2D 100C costs No longer sold new new and about £3,310 used at MPB. Trading in a used X1D II 50C might bring roughly £1,260, so the net cost is around £2,050 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my X1D II 50C lenses work on the X2D 100C?
Both use the Hasselblad XCD mount, so your lenses fit directly.