Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Camera vs OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV (2026)
Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.
Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Camera
100MP medium format, 16-stop dynamic range, 5-axis IBIS, 2.36M-dot EVF, CF Express. The imaging pinnacle.
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OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
20MP Micro 4/3, 5-axis IBIS, 4K video, flip screen, compact. Best travel mirrorless under £700.
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| Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Camera | OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|
| 247Verdict Score | 9.6/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Owner Rating | 4.7★ (480) | 4.5★ (2,800) |
| Verdict | Outstanding | Great |
| Sensor | 100MP medium format | 20MP Micro 4/3 |
| IBIS | 5-axis 7-stop | 5-axis (Olympus heritage) |
Quick Verdict
Both are strong choices, but the Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Camera edges ahead with a 9.6/10 vs 8.9/10. 100MP medium format, 16-stop dynamic range, 5-axis IBIS, 2.36M-dot EVF, CF Express. The imaging pinnacle. That said, the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is worth considering if 20MP Micro 4/3, 5-axis IBIS, 4K video, flip screen, compact. Best travel mirrorless under £700..
Pros & Cons Side by Side
Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Camera
- 100MP medium format sensor captures detail that full-frame cameras cannot achieve at any resolution
- 16 stops of dynamic range — the widest of any reviewed camera — enables recovery of both shadows and highlights
- 5-axis IBIS stabilisation on a medium format camera is technically extraordinary — 7-stop correction
- Natural colour rendering from Hasselblad's Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) tuning since 1941
- Used by NASA, fashion studios and landscape photographers for whom sensor size genuinely matters
- £8,000+ is an investment only commercial photographers can justify through usage
- Medium format lenses are large, heavy and expensive — complete system costs £15,000+
- 16fps burst rate trails mirrorless sport cameras — medium format is not for action
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
- 5-axis in-body stabilisation at this price is exceptional — Olympus IBIS engineering heritage
- Most compact interchangeable lens camera with IBIS available
- Micro 4/3 system: smaller lenses enable genuinely pocketable total kit weight
- 4K video with 5-axis stabilisation for smooth handheld footage
- Extensive Micro 4/3 lens ecosystem from OM System, Panasonic and Sigma
- Micro 4/3 sensor smaller than APS-C — lower light performance than Sony or Fujifilm at equivalent ISO
- Smaller sensor limits shallow depth of field for portrait work
- OM System brand less recognised than Canon or Sony for those coming from phones
FAQ
Which is better, Hasselblad X2D 100C or OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
Both are strong choices, but the Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Camera edges ahead with a 9.6/10 vs 8.9/10. 100MP medium format, 16-stop dynamic range, 5-axis IBIS, 2.36M-dot EVF, CF Express. The imaging pinnacle. That said, the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is worth considering if 20MP Micro 4/3, 5-axis IBIS, 4K video, flip screen, compact. Best travel mirrorless under £700..
Is the Hasselblad X2D 100C worth the extra cost?
Yes — Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Camera scores higher at 9.6/10 vs 8.9/10.
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