Fujifilm
X-A2
Entry X-A camera with a 16MP APS-C Bayer sensor and selfie-oriented tilt screen.
$549
Released Jan 2015
Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
X-H2S is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
X-A2
Wins
X-H2S
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 10 frames)
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5.6 fps)
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 5.6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-A2
117 × 67 × 40 mm
350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
X-A2 is 19mm narrower, 26mm shorter, and 44mm thinner than X-H2S.
X-A2 is 310 g lighter than X-H2S.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X-A2 · 85mm X-H2S
Sensor size, to scale
X-A2
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-A2
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
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
X-A2
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.9, 66.5, 40.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
350 g vs 660 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 5.6 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-A2
Pros
- ✓Affordable X-mount
- ✓Flip-up screen
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No 4K
- –Older sensor
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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Fujifilm X-A2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-A2 or X-H2S?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X-A2 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-A2 and X-H2S?
X-A2 is 16.3 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-A2 and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?
X-A2 does not have IBIS, while x-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-A2 or the X-H2S?
X-A2 reaches 5.6 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-A2 and X-H2S?
X-A2 weighs 350 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-A2 is 310 g lighter.
Do the X-A2 and X-H2S record 4K video?
X-A2: Full HD. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X-A2 and X-H2S weather sealed?
X-A2: No. X-H2S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 410 shots (CIPA) for the X-A2 and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-A2 launched at $549 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-A2 is $1,950 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.