Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Fujifilm
X-T30 II
Compact X-T body with 26MP X-Trans CMOS 4, fast hybrid AF, 4K video, and classic dials.
$899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
X-H2S is 9 months newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
X-T30 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 17 frames)
- AX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X-T30 II
118 × 83 × 47 mm
378 g (0.83 lb / 13.33 oz)
X-H2S is 18mm wider, 10mm taller, and 38mm thicker than X-T30 II.
X-H2S is 282 g heavier than X-T30 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 47mm X-T30 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-H2S
136 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X-T30 II
118 × 83 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-H2S
136 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X-T30 II
118 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X-T30 II
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-T30 II: 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-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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-T30 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.4, 82.8, 46.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, MPEG-4
Weight
378 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
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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-T30 II
Pros
- ✓Compact enthusiast body
- ✓26MP X-Trans CMOS 4
- ✓4K video
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Single UHS-I slot
- –Small grip
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X-H2S and X-T30 II at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X-H2S
Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or X-T30 II?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X-T30 II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and X-T30 II?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and X-T30 II is 26.1 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and X-T30 II have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-T30 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the X-T30 II?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. X-T30 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and X-T30 II?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and X-T30 II weighs 378 g, so the X-T30 II is 282 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and X-T30 II record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. X-T30 II: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the X-H2S and X-T30 II weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. X-T30 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 390 shots for the X-T30 II, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and X-T30 II at $899. The X-T30 II is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.