Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
Fujifilm
X-T3
APS-C hybrid that put Fujifilm on the video map with 10-bit internal 4K.
$1,499
Released Sep 2018
X-H2S is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
X-H2S
Wins
X-T3
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 36 frames)
- AX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
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-T3
133 × 93 × 59 mm
539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
X-H2S is 4mm wider and 26mm thicker than X-T3.
X-H2S is 121 g heavier than X-T3.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 59mm X-T3
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X-T3
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X-T3
✓ 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
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -3 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
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 36 frames — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Animal / bird AF
Only X-H2S supports it
Reasons to choose
X-T3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 92.8, 58.8
Weight
539 g vs 660 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 160
- ✓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
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-T3
Pros
- ✓10-bit 4K internal
- ✓26MP
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Superseded
- –APS-C
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or X-T3?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for X-T3 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and X-T3?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and X-T3 is 26.1 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and X-T3 have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-T3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the X-T3?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. X-T3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and X-T3?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and X-T3 weighs 539 g, so the X-T3 is 121 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and X-T3 record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. X-T3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and X-T3 weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. X-T3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 390 shots for the X-T3, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and X-T3 at $1,499. The X-T3 is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.