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X-H2S

Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released May 2022

vs
X6

Insta360

X6

Flagship 8K 360 camera with dual Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K50 and in-camera Dolby Vision, 120MP stills, 2.32-inch OLED, 140-minute 8K30 runtime, and 20m waterproofing.

$700

Launch price

Released Aug 2026

X6 is 4.2 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

5categories

X6

Sports & ActionTravel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2S wins 3 categories·X6 wins 2 categories
  • AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
  • BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 26.16 MP)
  • BX6 has lower Weight (196 g vs 660 g)
  • AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 240 Mbps)
  • AX-H2S has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)

Key specs at a glance

X-H2SX6
Resolution26.16 MP120 MP
SensorAPS-C1/1.1"
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst40 fps30 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight660 g196 g
Battery580 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X6 front view

X6

50 × 100 × 40 mm

196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)

X-H2S is 7mm shorter than X6 but it is also 86mm wider and 45mm thicker.

X-H2S is 464 g heavier than X6.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 40mm X6

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-H2S

136 × 93 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X6 back view

X6

50 × 100 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-H2S

136 × 85 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X6 top view

X6

50 × 40 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-H2S

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X6: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-H2SX6
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 0 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 240 Mbps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X-H2S supports it

Reasons to choose

X6

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Pet, Object

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 50, 100, 40

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Resolution

    120 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    196 g vs 660 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 160 — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 175 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-H2S

Pros

  • 40fps burst
  • Stacked APS-C
  • 6.2K video
  • Great AF

Cons

  • APS-C sensor
  • Complex menus
  • Crop for some modes

X6

Pros

  • Dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors (1-inch equivalent 360)
  • Native 8K50 + in-camera Dolby Vision / 10-bit I-Log
  • 120MP 360 photos; 5K60 / 4K120 single-lens
  • 2600mAh Xtreme Battery: 140 min 8K30
  • 20m waterproof + replaceable Lens 2.0

Cons

  • $700 Standard Bundle vs cheaper 360 rivals
  • 8K50, not 8K60 vs Osmo 360 II
  • 47GB usable built-in storage vs DJI 105GB
  • 360 footage still needs reframing

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-H2S
X6
Resolution
26.16 MP
120 MP4.6× more
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Dual Sony custom 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch equivalent 360)
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
1/1.1"
AA filter
No
No
X-H2S
X6
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
7.78 mm
X-H2S
X6
Processor
X-Processor 5
Qualcomm 4nm flagship + dual dedicated AI imaging chips
X-H2S
X6
ISO min (native)
160
100−60 less
ISO max (native)
12,800+1 stop
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
6,400
X-H2S
X6
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or X6?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X6 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and X6?

X-H2S is 26.16 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2S and X6 have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the X6?

X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. X6 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and X6?

X-H2S weighs 660 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the X6 is 464 g lighter.

Do the X-H2S and X6 record 4K video?

X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the X-H2S and X6 weather sealed?

X-H2S: Yes. X6: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 520 shots for the X6, giving the X-H2S the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H2S launched at $2,499 and X6 at $700. The X6 is $1,799 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Insta360 press materials.