Fujifilm
X-H2
40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.
$1,999
Released Sep 2022
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
X-H2 is 2.6 years newer.
Wins
X-H2
Wins
X100V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX-H2 has higher RAW buffer depth (202 frames vs 17 frames)
- AX-H2 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AX-H2 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX-H2 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-H2
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
X-H2 is 8mm wider, 18mm taller, and 31mm thicker than X100V.
X-H2 is 182 g heavier than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2 · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100V: mount data unavailable
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-H2
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -5 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
202 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Weight
478 g vs 660 g — lower 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, X-H2 or X100V?
X-H2 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X100V — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2 and X100V?
X-H2 is 40.2 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X-H2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2 or the X100V?
X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2 and X100V?
X-H2 weighs 660 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 182 g lighter.
Do the X-H2 and X100V record 4K video?
X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X-H2 and X100V weather sealed?
X-H2: Yes. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X-H2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2 launched at $1,999 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.