Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
OM-1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- BOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 160)
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
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
X-H2S is 2mm wider, 1mm taller, and 12mm thicker than OM-1 II.
X-H2S is 61 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only X-H2S supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 160 — lower is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓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
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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
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 wildlife, X-H2S or OM-1 II?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for OM-1 II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and OM-1 II?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the OM-1 II?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and OM-1 II?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 61 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and OM-1 II record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and OM-1 II weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.