Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
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
X-H2S
Wins
X-Pro1
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
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 lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X-Pro1
✓ 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-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 / 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-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
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.