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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-T1

Original weather-sealed X-T body with a large EVF and analog control layout.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Jan 2014

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X-H2S is 8.3 years newer.

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Wins

12categories

X-H2S

★ Wildlife★ Sports & Action

Wins

1categories

X-T1

★ Travel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2S wins 5 categories·X-T1 wins 0 categories
  • AX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 8 frames)
  • AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
  • AX-H2S has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)

Key specs at a glance

X-H2SX-T1
Resolution26.16 MP16.3 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst40 fps8 fps
4K120 fps—
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight660 g440 g
Battery580 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 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-T1

129 × 90 × 47 mm

440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

X-H2S is 7mm wider, 3mm taller, and 38mm thicker than X-T1.

X-H2S is 220 g heavier than X-T1.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 47mm X-T1

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X-T1

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-T1

✓ 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-T1
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

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

  • RAW buffer depth

    175 frames vs 8 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

Reasons to choose

X-T1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 129, 89.8, 46.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    440 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
  • ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
  • ✓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-T1

Pros

  • ✓Classic X-T design
  • ✓Weather sealed
  • ✓Large EVF

Cons

  • –16MP sensor
  • –No 4K
  • –Old AF

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

X-H2S
X-T1
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-T1
Processor
X-Processor 5
EXR Processor II
X-H2S
X-T1
ISO min (native)
160✓−40 less
200
ISO max (native)
12,800✓+1 stop
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
X-H2S
X-T1
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or X-T1?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-T1 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and X-T1?

X-H2S is 26.16 MP and X-T1 is 16.3 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2S and X-T1 have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-T1 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the X-T1?

X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. X-T1 reaches 8 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and X-T1?

X-H2S weighs 660 g and X-T1 weighs 440 g, so the X-T1 is 220 g lighter.

Do the X-H2S and X-T1 record 4K video?

X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. X-T1: Full HD.

Are the X-H2S and X-T1 weather sealed?

X-H2S: Yes. X-T1: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 350 shots for the X-T1, giving the X-H2S the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H2S launched at $2,499 and X-T1 at $1,299. The X-T1 is $1,200 less.

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