Should I upgrade from the Hasselblad X2D 100C to the Hasselblad X2D II 100C?
Upgrading is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. Both use the Hasselblad XCD mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- better video (Stills-focused vs No video)
- 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2022 → 2025)
What you give up
- Nothing significant on paper
What it costs
| X2D II 100C new | £6,999 |
| X2D II 100C used (MPB, typical) | £6,250 |
| Your X2D 100C trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £2,150 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £4,100 |
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 X2D 100C specs · Hasselblad X2D II 100C specs · full comparison · best lenses for the X2D II 100C
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Hasselblad X2D 100C to the Hasselblad X2D II 100C?
The upgrade is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. You gain better video (Stills-focused vs No video), 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2022 → 2025).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the X2D 100C to the X2D II 100C?
The X2D II 100C costs £6,999 new and about £6,250 used at MPB. Trading in a used X2D 100C might bring roughly £2,150, so the net cost is around £4,100 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my X2D 100C lenses work on the X2D II 100C?
Both use the Hasselblad XCD mount, so your lenses fit directly.