Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Nikon
D5200
Mid-range 24MP DX DSLR with 39-point AF, articulating vari-angle LCD, 1080p60 video, and no OLPF sensor.
$799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2012
X-H2S is 9.6 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
D5200
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
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
D5200
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
X-H2S is 2mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than D5200.
X-H2S is 140 g heavier than D5200.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 88mm D5200
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D5200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
D5200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
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
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Reasons to choose
D5200
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Weight
520 g vs 660 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 425 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
D5200
Pros
- ✓39-point AF (9 cross-type)
- ✓Articulating vari-angle LCD
- ✓24.1MP no OLPF sensor
- ✓1080p60 video
- ✓Good step-up from D3xxx
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –No 4K
- –Superseded by D5300/D5500/D5600
- –DSLR platform declining
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X-H2S and D5200 at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X-H2S
Nikon D5200
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X-H2S or D5200?
X-H2S scores 9.5/10 versus 8.0/10 for D5200 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and D5200?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and D5200 is 24.1 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and D5200 have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D5200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the D5200?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. D5200 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and D5200?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and D5200 weighs 520 g, so the D5200 is 140 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and D5200 record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. D5200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and D5200 weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. D5200: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 640 shots for the D5200, giving the D5200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and D5200 at $799. The D5200 is $1,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.