Hasselblad camera

Hasselblad X2D II 100C

Creators cited with it: 7; From 11 reports.
Reviewers: Praised for image quality and autofocus; Pushback on build & handling. From 3 reviews. What they said

$7,799.00

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“Like first, one's taken on my phone and the other is taken on my Hasselblad X2D II 100C 100 megapixel medium format camera.”
Tony & Chelsea NorthrupOctober 2026Watch the video at 0:50
“However, if I don't have time to set up my scene and be super deliberate, let's say I'm out with the kids and they are usurping all of my time, as they often try to do, then I am taking the X2D2 and it is not even really close.”
Mark Bennett's Camera CrisisSeptember 2026Watch the video at 4:13

5 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest November 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the Hasselblad X2D II 100C judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Image quality
Autofocus

Where reviewers push back

Build & handling
Value

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Stunning detail and sharpness, though noise grows in long exposures.3 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “the image quality is absolutely spectacular”
  Videofototripper · September 2025Watch at 11:01
- “Sensor and lens work to produce incredible levels of detail”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
- “Yeah, this this is like proper still sharp.”
  VideoChris Hau · August 2025Watch at 7:32
- “I feel I feel like the camera is better than real life.”
  VideoChris Hau · August 2025Watch at 11:43
- “It is a beautiful camera that produces beautiful images”
  Videofototripper · September 2025Watch at 15:40
- “I’m quite happy with the camera’s noise performance.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
Complaints (2)
- “stretching beyond 1/2sec comes with a loss of quality that will be apparent to all who look closely.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
- “Beyond that you will encounter disruptive noise and a noticeable loss of information.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
VideoNot covered by enough reviews
AutofocusMostly positive: Leans positive.Excellent continuous autofocus, though it occasionally struggles in low light.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “Like it was never missing a beat.”
  VideoChris Hau · August 2025Watch at 13:48
- “I was blown away by the continuous autofocus.”
  Videofototripper · September 2025Watch at 1:14
- “Having phase detection in the X2D made a noticeable difference, but this new LiDAR system built-in to the X2D ll has allowed continuous AF for the first time, and a much better AF-S performance than we have seen before from the company.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
- “So now this guy has people detect, car detect, animal detect, and continuous autofocus, which I love.”
  VideoChris Hau · August 2025Watch at 9:41
Complaints (2)
- “We had a bit of searching in low light too, which surprised me”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
- “In the field though, while the autofocusing system displayed immeasurable improvement it still proved itself a little behind the field in terms of subject detection and acquisition.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: premium grip and build, but some clunky quirks.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “it's brilliant. It's super grippy. It is very, very practical.”
  Videofototripper · September 2025Watch at 7:53
- “the build of the camera is first-class.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
- “Oh, that's comfy.”
  VideoChris Hau · August 2025Watch
- “Also really great build quality.”
  VideoChris Hau · August 2025Watch at 1:13
- “On the right side of the camera we get an enormous grip that I found extremely comfortable”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
Complaints (4)
- “this very plasticky textured grip um just it just doesn't look as classy or as refined as I would like it to look”
  Videofototripper · September 2025Watch at 7:41
- “Quite a heavy body, made heavier by the new 35-100mm lens”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
- “The viewfinder experience is slightly less thrilling and I battled a little with the eye-sensor to make the EVF come to life.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
- “This is not always a slick camera to shoot with.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
ValueSplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: little reason to upgrade, though cheaper than predecessor.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “For me the big attraction of this camera is that we get slightly more outstanding image quality and much better handling for significantly less money than we paid for the last version”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Damien Demolder · November 2025Read the review
Complaints (2)
- “there's not really much point in upgrading to this camera”
  Videofototripper · September 2025Watch at 10:40
- “I don't see any reason why you would want to go to the hassle and expense of upgrading”
  Videofototripper · September 2025Watch at 9:52