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Fujifilm

X-H2

40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.

$1,999

Released Sep 2022

vs

Fujifilm

X-H2S

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

$2,499

Released May 2022

X-H2 is 3 months newer.

Wins

3categories

X-H2

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

12 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2 wins 3 categories·X-H2S wins 2 categories
  • BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
  • BX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AX-H2 has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 26.16 MP)
  • AX-H2 has lower ISO min (native) (125 vs 160)
  • AX-H2 has higher RAW buffer depth (202 frames vs 175 frames)

Key specs at a glance

X-H2X-H2S
Resolution40.2 MP26.16 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst20 fps40 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS7-stop7-stop
Weight660 g660 g
Battery540 shots580 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H2

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

X-H2 and X-H2S share virtually identical body dimensions.

X-H2 and X-H2S weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2 · 85mm X-H2S

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-H2

✓ 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-H2X-H2S
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Travel
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-H2

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    125 vs 160 — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    202 frames vs 175 frames — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    580 shots vs 540 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 15 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-H2

Pros

  • 40MP APS-C
  • 8K video
  • IBIS

Cons

  • APS-C
  • Large files
  • Complex video modes

X-H2S

Pros

  • 40fps burst
  • Stacked APS-C
  • 6.2K video
  • Great AF

Cons

  • APS-C sensor
  • Complex menus
  • Crop for some modes

Full specifications

= category winner

X-H2
X-H2S
Resolution
40.2 MP+54%
26.16 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-H2
X-H2S
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-H2
X-H2S
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps
15 fps
Burst (electronic)
20 fps
40 fps2× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
202 frames+15%
175 frames
X-H2
X-H2S
Max resolution
8K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
120 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps
720 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
Yes
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
X-H2
X-H2S
Weight
660 g
660 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, X-H2 or X-H2S?

X-H2 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for X-H2S — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2 and X-H2S?

X-H2 is 40.2 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the X-H2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2 and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2 or the X-H2S?

X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2 and X-H2S?

Both bodies weigh roughly 660 g.

Do the X-H2 and X-H2S record 4K video?

X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.

Are the X-H2 and X-H2S weather sealed?

X-H2: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2 and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the X-H2S the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H2 launched at $1,999 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-H2 is $500 less.

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