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Fujifilm

X-H2S

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

$2,499

Released May 2022

vs

Insta360

Ace Pro 2

8K Leica-lens action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K60 Active HDR, PureVideo low-light mode, and 12m waterproofing.

$449

Released Oct 2024

Ace Pro 2 is 2.4 years newer.

Wins

8categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

4categories

Ace Pro 2

Video & HybridTravel

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2S wins 4 categories·Ace Pro 2 wins 1 categories
  • AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
  • BAce Pro 2 has lower Weight (177.2 g vs 660 g)
  • AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • 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

X-H2SAce Pro 2
Resolution26.16 MP50 MP
SensorAPS-C1/1.3 inch
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight660 g177.2 g
Battery580 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

Ace Pro 2

72 × 52 × 38 mm

177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)

X-H2S is 64mm wider, 41mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Ace Pro 2.

X-H2S is 483 g heavier than Ace Pro 2.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 38mm Ace Pro 2

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2S

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

Ace Pro 2: 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-H2SAce Pro 2
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
7.0Good
7.0Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

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…

  • 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

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X-H2S supports it

Reasons to choose

Ace Pro 2

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    177.2 g vs 660 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    50 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 160 — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video
  • IBIS effectivenessBoth 7 stops
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth 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

Ace Pro 2

Pros

  • 8K30 video
  • 1/1.3-inch Leica lens
  • PureVideo night mode
  • 12m waterproof

Cons

  • 8K drains battery faster
  • Premium vs DJI Action
  • Fixed lens

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-H2S
Ace Pro 2
Resolution
26.16 MP
50 MP+91%
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
1/1.3-inch 8K CMOS (Leica SUMMARIT lens)
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
1/1.3 inch
AA filter
No
X-H2S
Ace Pro 2
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Fixed focus
AF points / zones
425
0
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-H2S
Ace Pro 2
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps+88%
8 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps2× more
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
175 frames+46%
120 frames
X-H2S
Ace Pro 2
Max resolution
6.2K
8K
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
Standard / Vivid / I-Log
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.264, H.265
X-H2S
Ace Pro 2
Weight
660 g
177.2 g−483 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
71.9 × 52.2 × 38 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or Ace Pro 2?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and Ace Pro 2?

X-H2S is 26.16 MP and Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2S and Ace Pro 2 have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while ace Pro 2 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the Ace Pro 2?

X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and Ace Pro 2?

X-H2S weighs 660 g and Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 483 g lighter.

Do the X-H2S and Ace Pro 2 record 4K video?

X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-H2S and Ace Pro 2 weather sealed?

X-H2S: Yes. Ace Pro 2: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 640 shots for the Ace Pro 2, giving the Ace Pro 2 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H2S launched at $2,499 and Ace Pro 2 at $449. The Ace Pro 2 is $2,050 less.

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