Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Q3 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
Q3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 160)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
X-H2S is 7mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 6mm wider and 13mm taller.
X-H2S is 83 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 92mm Q3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-H2S
136 × 93 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-H2S
136 × 85 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Q3: 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-H2S supports it
Reasons to choose
Q3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye
ISO min (native)
50 vs 160 — lower is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 5,760,000
- ✓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
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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 sports, X-H2S or Q3?
X-H2S scores 9.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Q3 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and Q3?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and Q3 have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the Q3?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and Q3?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the X-H2S is 83 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and Q3 record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and Q3 weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and Q3 at $5,995. The X-H2S is $3,496 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 Leica press materials.