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Fujifilm

X-H2S

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

$2,499

Released May 2022

vs

Fujifilm

X-Pro1

The original X-mount rangefinder-style body that launched Fujifilm's interchangeable-lens system.

$1,699

Released Jan 2012

X-H2S is 10.4 years newer.

Wins

12categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

1categories

X-Pro1

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2S wins 5 categories·X-Pro1 wins 0 categories
  • AX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 11 frames)
  • AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6 fps)
  • AX-H2S has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 1,440,000)

Key specs at a glance

X-H2SX-Pro1
Resolution26.16 MP16.3 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst40 fps6 fps
4K120 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight660 g450 g
Battery580 shots300 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

X-Pro1

140 × 82 × 43 mm

450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

X-H2S is 3mm narrower than X-Pro1 but it is also 11mm taller and 42mm thicker.

X-H2S is 210 g heavier than X-Pro1.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 43mm X-Pro1

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X-Pro1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-H2S

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X-Pro1

✓ 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-H2SX-Pro1
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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 11 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

Reasons to choose

X-Pro1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.5, 81.8, 42.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    450 g vs 660 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-H2S

Pros

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

Cons

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

X-Pro1

Pros

  • Historic X-mount launch body
  • Hybrid viewfinder
  • Classic rendering

Cons

  • Very slow by modern standards
  • No 4K
  • Old AF

Full specifications

= category winner

X-H2S
X-Pro1
Resolution
26.16 MP+60%
16.3 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-H2S
X-Pro1
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
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Human
X-H2S
X-Pro1
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps2.5× more
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps6.7× more
6 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
175 frames15.9× more
11 frames
X-H2S
X-Pro1
Max resolution
6.2K
Full HD
4K max frame rate
120 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps20× more
36 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
None
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.264
X-H2S
X-Pro1
Weight
660 g
450 g−210 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
139.5 × 81.8 × 42.5 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or X-Pro1?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X-Pro1 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and X-Pro1?

X-H2S is 26.16 MP and X-Pro1 is 16.3 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2S and X-Pro1 have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-Pro1 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the X-Pro1?

X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. X-Pro1 reaches 6 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and X-Pro1?

X-H2S weighs 660 g and X-Pro1 weighs 450 g, so the X-Pro1 is 210 g lighter.

Do the X-H2S and X-Pro1 record 4K video?

X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. X-Pro1: Full HD.

Are the X-H2S and X-Pro1 weather sealed?

X-H2S: Yes. X-Pro1: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 300 shots for the X-Pro1, giving the X-H2S the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H2S launched at $2,499 and X-Pro1 at $1,699. The X-Pro1 is $800 less.

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