Canon
EOS 80D
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF, and strong video features for its era.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
X-H2S is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 80D
Wins
X-H2S
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 60 frames)
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
- AEOS 80D has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 80D
139 × 105 × 79 mm
730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
EOS 80D is 6mm thinner than X-H2S but it is also 3mm wider and 12mm taller.
EOS 80D is 70 g heavier than X-H2S.
Depth (front-to-back): 79mm EOS 80D · 85mm X-H2S
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 80D
22.5 × 15 mm · APS-C
338 mm² area
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 80D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
X-H2S
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 80D
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 105.2, 78.5
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS 80D supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 80D
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –Superseded by 90D
- –No IBIS
- –DSLR platform
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 80D or X-H2S?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 8.0/10 for EOS 80D — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 80D and X-H2S?
EOS 80D is 24.2 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 80D and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 80D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 80D or the X-H2S?
EOS 80D reaches 15 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 80D and X-H2S?
EOS 80D weighs 730 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-H2S is 70 g lighter.
Do the EOS 80D and X-H2S record 4K video?
EOS 80D: 4K up to 60p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 80D and X-H2S weather sealed?
EOS 80D: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 80D and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the EOS 80D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 80D launched at $1,199 and X-H2S at $2,499. The EOS 80D is $1,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.