Fujifilm
GFX ETERNA 55
G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.
$16,499
Released Sep 2025
Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
GFX ETERNA 55 is 3.3 years newer.
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GFX ETERNA 55
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X-H2S
4 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.16 MP)
- BX-H2S has lower Weight (660 g vs 2000 g)
- BX-H2S has lower ISO min (native) (160 vs 400)
- BX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 × 177 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
GFX ETERNA 55 is 26mm narrower than X-H2S but it is also 45mm taller and 92mm thicker.
GFX ETERNA 55 is 1340 g heavier than X-H2S.
Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 85mm X-H2S
Sensor size, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GFX ETERNA 55: mount data unavailable
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm 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
GFX ETERNA 55
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8
Resolution
102 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better
Card slots
3 vs 2 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SSD via USB
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -3.7 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Weight
660 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
160 vs 400 — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-H2S supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only X-H2S supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 720 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX ETERNA 55
Pros
- ✓Large-format 8K cinema capture
- ✓Electronic variable ND
- ✓12G-SDI and GenLock
- ✓F-Log2 / F-Log2 C
Cons
- –Cinema-only body
- –Very expensive
- –Large and heavy
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX ETERNA 55 or X-H2S?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2S?
GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?
GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while x-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2S?
GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-H2S is 1340 g lighter.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2S record 4K video?
GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2S weather sealed?
GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the GFX ETERNA 55 and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-H2S is $14,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.