Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Nikon
D5500
Lightweight APS-C DSLR with a tilting touchscreen and excellent image quality per dollar.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jan 2015
X-H2S is 7.4 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
D5500
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 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
D5500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz)
X-H2S is 4mm shorter than D5500 but it is also 12mm wider and 15mm thicker.
X-H2S is 190 g heavier than D5500.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 70mm D5500
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D5500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
D5500
✓ 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
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — 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 (mechanical)
15 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D5500
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 70
AA filter
Only D5500 supports it
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
470 g vs 660 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 425 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
D5500
Pros
- ✓Very lightweight DSLR
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Affordable used
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF for action
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-H2S
Nikon D5500
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X-H2S or D5500?
X-H2S scores 9.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for D5500 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and D5500?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and D5500 is 24.2 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and D5500 have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D5500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the D5500?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. D5500 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and D5500?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and D5500 weighs 470 g, so the D5500 is 190 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and D5500 record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. D5500: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and D5500 weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. D5500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 640 shots for the D5500, giving the D5500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and D5500 at $649. The D5500 is $1,850 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.