Hasselblad X2D II 100C

A Abby’s choice: the Hasselblad X2D II 100C Article

Lastly, although a feature that often gets overlooked, I also truly appreciated Hasselblad’s approach to the menu system on the X2D II. It was drastically simplified and pared down compared to just about every other camera system. Instead of having to wade through page after page of options, there is a limited selection of icons that take you to straightforward settings. Plus, all essential things that might need to be changed while photographing can be adjusted without entering the menu system at all. It was a refreshing switch, and was again a surprise on a camera as robust as the X2D II.

So, from my photography experience, what are some of the improvements in the Hasselblad X2D 2 100C that benefit the type of photos that I shoot. I would say from my scenarios, I definitely experience the benefits of taking photos in low light, especially in the lower shutter speeds. On top of that, I found that the tilt display has been excellent. Having a brighter screen as well while I'm out and about and just having that versatility, being able to get a little bit lower in the angles and not feeling any limitations there has been amazing.

N note（ノート） 永遠丸 · reviewer · Sept 2026

Even so, I am convinced that choosing the X2D II was the right decision because of the " benefits of powerful image stabilization and the ergonomic grip that allows for a deep hold ". On a 100-megapixel ultra-high-resolution sensor, micro-blur mercilessly destroys the resolution of a photo. The high yield in handheld snapshots and the grip that minimizes the burden on the right hand even during long shoots—in these two points, the advantage of the X2D II as a practical machine was overwhelming.

The X2D Mark II 100C has five axis in-body image stabilization, rated at 10 stops. To put that in context, the camera it replaces had seven stops. 10 stops means you're shooting at shutter speeds that should be physically impossible to handhold. And it delivers.

N note（ノート） 永遠丸 · reviewer · Sept 2026

For digital cameras, bright red spider lilies bathed in sunlight are the most difficult subjects, as the red (R) channel of the sensor tends to saturate immediately, resulting in a 'flat, solid red blob.' However, I gasped when I saw the shots taken with the X2D II.

If your goal is creating some of the finest still photographs possible, the X2D II 100C may very well be one of the most satisfying cameras you can buy today.

T Tom's Guide Article · Dec 2025

The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is the second generation of Hassy's X2D mirrorless camera. It combines the power of 100 medium format imaging with the usability of a modern mirrorless body. And it's incredible.

P Photography News Article

The Hasselblad X2D II 100C addresses the practical gaps of its predecessor while introducing features that make medium format even more usable day-to-day. Plus, the images are a thing of beauty.