Fujifilm
X-A5
Entry X-A body with a 24MP Bayer APS-C sensor and selfie-friendly tilting touchscreen.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jan 2018
Fujifilm
X-H2
40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
X-H2 is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
X-A5
Wins
X-H2
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX-H2 has higher RAW buffer depth (202 frames vs 10 frames)
- BX-H2 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
- BX-H2 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 15 fps)
- BX-H2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-A5
117 × 68 × 40 mm
361 g (0.80 lb / 12.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X-H2
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
X-A5 is 19mm narrower, 25mm shorter, and 44mm thinner than X-H2.
X-A5 is 299 g lighter than X-H2.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X-A5 · 85mm X-H2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-A5
117 × 68 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X-H2
136 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-A5
117 × 40 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X-H2
136 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-A5
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
X-H2
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-A5
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X-H2
✓ 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-A5
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.9, 67.7, 40.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
361 g vs 660 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2
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
RAW buffer depth
202 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 50 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-A5
Pros
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Selfie tilting screen
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –No EVF
- –4K limited to 15p
- –Entry AF
X-H2
Pros
- ✓40MP APS-C
- ✓8K video
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –APS-C
- –Large files
- –Complex video 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, X-A5 or X-H2?
X-H2 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for X-A5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-A5 and X-H2?
X-A5 is 24.2 MP and X-H2 is 40.2 MP, so the X-H2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-A5 and X-H2 have in-body image stabilization?
X-A5 does not have IBIS, while X-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-A5 or the X-H2?
X-A5 reaches 6 fps electronic. X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-A5 and X-H2?
X-A5 weighs 361 g and X-H2 weighs 660 g, so the X-A5 is 299 g lighter.
Do the X-A5 and X-H2 record 4K video?
X-A5: 4K up to 15p. X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-A5 and X-H2 weather sealed?
X-A5: No. X-H2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 450 shots (CIPA) for the X-A5 and 540 shots for the X-H2, giving the X-H2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-A5 launched at $599 and X-H2 at $1,999. The X-A5 is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.