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Fujifilm

X-E3

Minimal rangefinder-style X body with 24MP X-Trans III and 4K video.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2017

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X-H2S

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

$2,499

Launch price

Released May 2022

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X-H2S is 4.8 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

X-E3

Wins

13categories

X-H2S

★ Wildlife★ Sports & Action

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-E3 wins 0 categories·X-H2S wins 5 categories
  • BX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 23 frames)
  • BX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
  • BX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 14 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X-E3X-H2S
Resolution24.3 MP26.16 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst14 fps40 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo7-stop
Weight337 g660 g
Battery350 shots580 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-E3

121 × 74 × 43 mm

337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

X-E3 is 15mm narrower, 19mm shorter, and 42mm thinner than X-H2S.

X-E3 is 323 g lighter than X-H2S.

Depth (front-to-back): 43mm X-E3 · 85mm X-H2S

Sensor size, to scale

X-E3

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-E3

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X-H2S

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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-E3X-H2S
Portrait
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-E3

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 121.3, 73.9, 42.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    337 g vs 660 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better

  • 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

    175 frames vs 23 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

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
  • ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
  • ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-E3

Pros

  • ✓Compact rangefinder style
  • ✓24MP X-Trans III
  • ✓4K video

Cons

  • –No IBIS
  • –Fixed rear screen
  • –Older AF

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

X-E3
X-H2S
Resolution
24.3 MP
26.16 MP✓+8%
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Sensor size
23.6 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-E3
X-H2S
Processor
X-Processor Pro
X-Processor 5
X-E3
X-H2S
ISO min (native)
200
160✓−40 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
X-E3
X-H2S
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-E3 or X-H2S?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-E3 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-E3 and X-H2S?

X-E3 is 24.3 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-E3 and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?

X-E3 does not have IBIS, while X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-E3 or the X-H2S?

X-E3 reaches 14 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-E3 and X-H2S?

X-E3 weighs 337 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-E3 is 323 g lighter.

Do the X-E3 and X-H2S record 4K video?

X-E3: 4K up to 30p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.

Are the X-E3 and X-H2S weather sealed?

X-E3: No. X-H2S: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X-E3 and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the X-H2S the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-E3 launched at $899 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-E3 is $1,600 less.

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