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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-T30 III

Compact X-T series body with flagship AF in a small package.

$899

Released Aug 2025

X-T30 III is 3.3 years newer.

Wins

11categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

1categories

X-T30 III

WildlifeSports & Action

6 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2S wins 5 categories·X-T30 III 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 200 Mbps)
  • AX-H2S has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 78 frames)
  • AX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X-H2SX-T30 III
Resolution26.16 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst40 fps30 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight660 g378 g
Battery580 shots315 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

X-T30 III

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 III.

X-H2S is 282 g heavier than X-T30 III.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 47mm X-T30 III

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X-T30 III

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-H2S

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X-T30 III

✓ 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-T30 III
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.5Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • 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 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    175 frames vs 78 frames — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-T30 III

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 118.4, 82.8, 46.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • 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 / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af

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 III

Pros

  • Small body
  • Modern AF
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Smaller grip
  • Enthusiast not pro build

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-H2S
X-T30 III
Resolution
26.16 MP
26.1 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-H2S
X-T30 III
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
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-H2S
X-T30 III
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps+88%
8 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps+33%
30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
175 frames2.2× more
78 frames
X-H2S
X-T30 III
Max resolution
6.2K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
120 fps2× more
60 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps3.6× more
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
Yes
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.265, H.264
X-H2S
X-T30 III
Weight
660 g
378 g−282 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, X-H2S or X-T30 III?

X-H2S scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-T30 III — Weather sealed for outdoor conditions.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and X-T30 III?

X-H2S is 26.16 MP and X-T30 III is 26.1 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2S and X-T30 III have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-T30 III does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the X-T30 III?

X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. X-T30 III reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and X-T30 III?

X-H2S weighs 660 g and X-T30 III weighs 378 g, so the X-T30 III is 282 g lighter.

Do the X-H2S and X-T30 III record 4K video?

X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. X-T30 III: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-H2S and X-T30 III weather sealed?

X-H2S: Yes. X-T30 III: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 315 shots for the X-T30 III, giving the X-H2S the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H2S launched at $2,499 and X-T30 III at $899. The X-T30 III is $1,600 less.

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