Hasselblad X2D 100C

Medium format excellence in a compact body

Hasselblad X2D 100C
85/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 13
Usability 19
Brand Hasselblad

Key Features

SENSOR 100MP 43.8 x 32.9mm BSI CMOS medium format sensor
PROCESSOR Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) for accurate color
AUTOFOCUS PDAF system with 294 phase detection zones
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor PDAF covering 97% of the image area
VIDEO Not supported (Stills-focused camera)
STABILIZATION 5-axis IBIS providing up to 7 stops compensation
BURST RATE Up to 3.3 fps with 16-bit color depth
VIEWFINDER 0.5-inch OLED EVF, 5.76 million dots, 1.0x magnification
DISPLAY 3.6-inch tilting touch display, 2.36 million dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 6, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, no headphone/mic ports
MEMORY CARD Built-in 1TB SSD and single CFexpress Type B slot
WEATHER SEALING Extensive weather sealing, machined aluminum body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 420 shots per charge (CIPA)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Hasselblad X2D 100C

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via menu/top display
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via lens ring or command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Hasselblad X2D 100C

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Hasselblad X2D 100C Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Hasselblad X2D 100C

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor 43.8 x 32.9mm BSI CMOS
Resolution 100 Megapixels
ISO Range 64 - 25600
Autofocus Phase Detection AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000s to 68 minutes (Leaf shutter lenses)
Burst Rate 3.3 fps
Video None
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS, 7 stops
Viewfinder 5.76m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.6-inch tilting touchscreen
Memory Card 1TB Internal SSD + CFexpress Type B
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi 6
Battery Life 420 shots
Weight 895g
Dimensions 148.5 x 106 x 74.5 mm