The Hasselblad X2D 100C is a 100MP medium format (43.8 x 32.9mm) mirrorless camera that features a built-in 1TB SSD with a write speed of up to 2370MB/s, and a read speed of up to 2850MB/s.
It also features a single CFexpress Type B card slot with a maximum storage capacity supported of 512GB.
The camera can be setup to record images to the SSD drive and when full additional images will overflow onto the CFexpress Type B card. Alternatively you can select to backup images by recording them to both the SSD and CFexpress Type B card.
Recommended CFexpress Type B Cards
Hasselblad recommend the following CFexpress Type B cards based on speed and reliability for the X2D 100C:
| CFexpress Type B Memory Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | CFexpress Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexar Professional DIAMOND Series | 1700 MB/s | 1900 MB/s | 2.0 |
|
SanDisk Extreme Pro |
1400 MB/s | 1700 MB/s | 2.0 |
|
Sony CEB-G series |
1750 MB/s | 1850 MB/s | 2.0 |
Although these are the only three cards recommended by Hasselblad, other CFexpress Type B cards are known to work just fine.
We always recommend formatting a new CFexpress Type B card in camera before using it for the first time.
FAQs
How many RAW images can be stored on a 512GB card?
The X2D 100C can store approximately 2300 3FR RAW images on a 512GB CFexpress Type B memory card.
How many images can be stored on the SSD drive?
When shooting solely in RAW, the X2D 100C can store approximately 4,600 photos. When shooting solely in JPG, it can store approximately 13,800 photos.
Are CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards compatible with the X2D 100C?
Yes, the X2D 100C is compatible with CFexpress 4.0 cards because the 4.0 standard is backward compatible with 2.0. Unfortunately in-camera there is no speed benefit to using a 4.0 card over a 2.0 card because the X2D 100C memory bus does not support the faster 4.0 speeds. Where you will see a benefit is when copying files from your memory card to your computer, with a 4.0 card this can be up to twice as fast compared to a 2.0 card when using a CFexpress 4.0 Type B compatible reader.
What is the difference between CFexpress Type B 2.0 and 4.0?
The main difference is speed. CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards utilize the PCIe Gen 4 bus which delivers twice the bandwidth (up to 4 GB/s) compared to CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards that utilize the PCIe Gen 3 bus (up to 2 GB/s).
CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards are backward compatible with CFexpress 2.0 devices, meaning a 4.0 card will work in a 2.0 camera or reader, but the performance will be limited to CFexpress 2.0 speeds. Similarly, a CFexpress 2.0 card will perform at its peak in a CFexpress 4.0 device.
Are CFexpress Type A memory cards supported?
No. The X2D 100C card slot is not compatible with CFexpress Type A memory cards.
Where can you find the Hasselblad X2D 100C specifications?
Full specifications for the X2D 100C can be found on Hasselblad's website.
