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Fujifilm

X-H2S

Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released May 2022

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Fujifilm

X70

Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.

$699

Launch price

Released Jan 2016

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X-H2S is 6.3 years newer.

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Wins

10categories

X-H2S

★ Wildlife★ Sports & Action

Wins

1categories

X70

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2S wins 5 categories·X70 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 36 Mbps)
  • AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 10 frames)
  • AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
  • AX-H2S has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)

Key specs at a glance

X-H2SX70
Resolution26.16 MP16.3 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst40 fps8 fps
4K120 fps—
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight660 g340 g
Battery580 shots330 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

X70

113 × 64 × 44 mm

340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

X-H2S is 24mm wider, 29mm taller, and 40mm thicker than X70.

X-H2S is 320 g heavier than X70.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 44mm X70

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X70

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

X70: 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

Use caseX-H2SX70
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

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 10 frames — 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

X70

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    340 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
  • ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
  • ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
  • ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth

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

X70

Pros

  • ✓APS-C pocket compact
  • ✓28mm-equivalent lens
  • ✓Tilting touchscreen

Cons

  • –No built-in EVF
  • –No 4K
  • –Discontinued

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

X-H2S
X70
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
X70
Aperture
—
f/2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
—
28 mm
X-H2S
X70
Processor
X-Processor 5
EXR Processor II
X-H2S
X70
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
X70
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Leaf Shutter + Electronic
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 X70?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X70 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and X70?

X-H2S is 26.16 MP and X70 is 16.3 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2S and X70 have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X70 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the X70?

X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. X70 reaches 8 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and X70?

X-H2S weighs 660 g and X70 weighs 340 g, so the X70 is 320 g lighter.

Do the X-H2S and X70 record 4K video?

X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. X70: Full HD.

Are the X-H2S and X70 weather sealed?

X-H2S: Yes. X70: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 330 shots for the X70, giving the X-H2S the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H2S launched at $2,499 and X70 at $699. The X70 is $1,800 less.

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