Industry award crowns 100MP stills camera with true end-to-end HDR color
▼ Summary
– The Hasselblad X2D II 100C won the Best Medium Format Camera award at the 2025 TIPA World Awards.
– The camera features a 100MP sensor, 10 stops of IBIS, 15.3 stops of dynamic range, algorithmic AF, and LiDAR.
– It includes a tilting OLED screen, a built-in 1TB SSD, and true end-to-end HDR color.
– The TIPA praised its combination of extraordinary image quality, refined handling, and modern performance.
– Despite its high price, the camera topped the best-selling chart in Japan at Yodobashi Camera and remained in the top three into early 2026.
The Hasselblad X2D II 100C has added a prestigious TIPA World Award to its growing trophy case, taking home the title of Best Medium Format Camera at this year’s ceremony. This latest honor follows the camera’s DGP Imaging Award win last year, solidifying its reputation as a dominant force in high-end photography.
The TIPA World Awards are among the most respected accolades in the imaging industry, recognizing outstanding innovation in technology, design, and user experience. Winners are selected during the TIPA General Assembly, where leading photography publications , including Digital Camera World , cast their votes on the year’s most impressive new products. Out of 40 categories, Hasselblad’s flagship medium format camera emerged as the clear leader in its segment.
Launched in August 2025, the X2D II 100C is a true powerhouse. It packs a 100MP medium format sensor, 10 stops of in-body image stabilization (IBIS), 15.3 stops of dynamic range, algorithmic autofocus, and LiDAR technology. Our review called it “the finest stills camera ever made,” and the specs back that up. The camera features a tilting OLED screen, a built-in 1TB SSD for seamless high-volume shooting, and true end-to-end HDR color processing.
According to TIPA judges, the X2D II 100C represents the next chapter in medium format evolution. “The X2D II combines extraordinary image quality with refined handling and modern performance,” the organization noted. “Its large high-resolution sensor delivers stunning detail, remarkable dynamic range, and rich colour accuracy. Advanced in-body image stabilization allows photographers to capture handheld images with exceptional clarity, while the intuitive interface and beautifully crafted design make for seamless operation in the field.”
What truly sets the X2D II 100C apart is its ability to balance raw technical power with genuine usability. Despite its heavyweight specs, the camera feels nimble and intuitive, giving professionals access to unmatched color depth, dynamic range, and precision without sacrificing creative freedom.
Even with a premium price tag , roughly $7,399 / £6,400 , demand remains strong. The X2D II 100C topped the best-selling chart at major Japanese retailer Yodobashi Camera and has stayed in the top three into early 2026. That sustained popularity signals a clear appetite for ultra-high-resolution medium format photography, even at a premium cost.
(Source: Digital Camera World)