Hasselblad X2D 100c vs Samsung GX-20

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Hasselblad X2D 100c and the Samsung GX-20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Hasselblad X2D 100c was introduced in September 2022 and Samsung GX-20 was introduced in January 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Hasselblad X2D 100c over Samsung GX-20.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung GX-20 over Hasselblad X2D 100c.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Hasselblad X2D 100c has a 3.6" Tilting screen with 2,360k dot resolution and Samsung GX-20 has a 2.7" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Hasselblad X2D 100c very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Hasselblad X2D 100c also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Hasselblad X2D 100c has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 5,760k dot resolution and Samsung GX-20 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Hasselblad X2D 100c has 100% coverage with 0.79x (1x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Samsung GX-20 has 95% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Hasselblad X2D 100c features a 100 megapixel Medium format CMOS sensor with dimensions of 43.8 x 32.9 mm and a total area of 1441 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 25,600. Samsung GX-20 features a 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Hasselblad X2D 100c can take pictures up to 11656 x 8742 resolution. Samsung GX-20 can take pictures up to 4688 x 3120 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4672 x 3120, 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Hasselblad X2D 100c has Hasselblad X lens mount and Samsung GX-20 has Pentax K_AF2 lens mount. Due to Medium format sensor in Hasselblad X2D 100c its crop factor is equal to 0.79x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 0.79. Due to APS-C sensor in Samsung GX-20 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

In-Body Image Stabilization on Hasselblad X2D 100c

Hasselblad X2D 100c has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 7 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Hasselblad X2D 100c

Hasselblad X2D 100c has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6, 2x2 MIMO, 802.11b/a/g/n/ac/ax) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

Hasselblad X2D 100c has a single CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 2.0) [512 GB Maximum] card slot. Samsung GX-20 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot.

Shutter

Hasselblad X2D 100c has Electronic shutter and Leaf shutter. Samsung GX-20 has Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Hasselblad X2D 100c, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung GX-20. Hasselblad X2D 100c can shoot continuously up to 3.3 fps. Samsung GX-20 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.

Flash

Samsung GX-20 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Hasselblad X2D 100c has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Hasselblad X2D 100c and 1/180 sec on Samsung GX-20.

Hasselblad X2D 100c body has dimensions of 149 x 106 x 75 mm (5.85 x 4.17 x 2.93") and Samsung GX-20 body has dimensions of 142 x 101 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.83"). Hasselblad X2D 100c weighs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) and Samsung GX-20 weighs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz).

Hasselblad X2D 100c

Samsung GX-20

149 mm

106 mm

142 mm

101 mm

106 mm

101 mm

75 mm

72 mm