Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
HERO13 Black is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
HERO13 Black
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 660 g)
- AX-H2S has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
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
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
X-H2S is 65mm wider, 42mm taller, and 51mm thicker than HERO13 Black.
X-H2S is 539 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 34mm HERO13 Black
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
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 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
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
HERO13 Black: 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 points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
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 120 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only X-H2S supports it
Reasons to choose
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
121 g vs 660 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-H2S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X-H2S or HERO13 Black?
X-H2S scores 6.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 26.16MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and HERO13 Black?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while HERO13 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the HERO13 Black?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and HERO13 Black?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and HERO13 Black weighs 121 g, so the HERO13 Black is 539 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X-H2S and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $2,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and GoPro press materials.