Hasselblad X2D 100C vs Hasselblad X2D II 100C
Hasselblad X2D II 100C has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. the X2D II 100C is better for vlogging.
Choose the X2D 100C for
- a lower price (from £3,179)
Choose the X2D II 100C for
- a lighter body (860g vs 895g)
- stronger video (Stills-focused)
- a newer design (2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | X2D 100C | X2D II 100C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Medium format, 100MP | Medium format, 100MP |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Hasselblad XCD |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Burst | 3.3 fps | 3.3 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 25,600 | 25,600 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | No video | Stills-focused |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 895 g | 860 g |
| Battery | Hasselblad X2D battery | Hasselblad X2D battery |
| Card slots | CFexpress B + 1TB internal | CFexpress B + 1TB internal |
| New price | No longer sold new | £6,999 |
| Used at MPB | £3,179–3,449 | £6,249 |
| Native lenses in our database | 4 (0 third-party) | 4 (0 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | X2D II 100C |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
Both cameras use the Hasselblad XCD mount, so lenses move between them. They share the same battery (Hasselblad X2D battery).
X2D 100C compatible lenses → · X2D II 100C compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hasselblad X2D 100C better than the Hasselblad X2D II 100C?
It depends on your priorities. The X2D 100C offers a lower price (from £3,179); the X2D II 100C offers a lighter body (860g vs 895g), stronger video (Stills-focused), a newer design (2025).
Which is better for video, the X2D 100C or the X2D II 100C?
The X2D II 100C is stronger for video: X2D 100C records No video, X2D II 100C records Stills-focused.
Which is cheaper, the X2D 100C or the X2D II 100C?
The X2D 100C costs No longer sold new new and from £3,179 used at MPB; the X2D II 100C costs £6,999 new and from £6,249 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Hasselblad X2D 100C lenses on the X2D II 100C?
Yes. Both use the Hasselblad XCD mount.