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Fujifilm

X-H2S

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

$2,499

Launch price

Released May 2022

vs

RED

KOMODO-X

Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.

$9,995

Launch price

Released Aug 2023

KOMODO-X is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

9categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

4categories

KOMODO-X

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2S wins 3 categories·KOMODO-X wins 2 categories
  • AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • BKOMODO-X has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
  • BKOMODO-X has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
  • AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 8 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X-H2SKOMODO-X
Resolution26.16 MP19.9 MP
SensorAPS-C27.03 × 14.26 mm
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS7-stop7-stop
Weight660 g1130 g
Battery580 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

KOMODO-X

114 × 101 × 71 mm

1130 g (2.49 lb / 39.86 oz)

X-H2S is 8mm shorter than KOMODO-X but it is also 22mm wider and 14mm thicker.

X-H2S is 470 g lighter than KOMODO-X.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 71mm KOMODO-X

Sensor size, to scale

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

KOMODO-X

27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C

385 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-H2S

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

KOMODO-X: 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-H2SKOMODO-X
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
9.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265…

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

KOMODO-X

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 114, 101, 71

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • Codecs

    Adds REDCODE RAW

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 160 — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video

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

KOMODO-X

Pros

  • Global shutter 6K
  • REDCODE RAW
  • Canon RF mount
  • Compact cinema form

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Cinema-first ergonomics
  • Premium media costs

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-H2S
KOMODO-X
Resolution
26.16 MP+31%
19.9 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Super 35 Global Shutter CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
27.03 × 14.26 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-H2S
KOMODO-X
Processor
X-Processor 5
Image processor
X-H2S
KOMODO-X
ISO min (native)
160
100−60 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
102,400
X-H2S
KOMODO-X
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, X-H2S or KOMODO-X?

X-H2S scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for KOMODO-X — 26.16MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and KOMODO-X?

X-H2S is 26.16 MP and KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H2S and KOMODO-X have in-body image stabilization?

X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while KOMODO-X has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the KOMODO-X?

X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and KOMODO-X?

X-H2S weighs 660 g and KOMODO-X weighs 1130 g, so the X-H2S is 470 g lighter.

Do the X-H2S and KOMODO-X record 4K video?

X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. KOMODO-X: 6K 17:9 (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the X-H2S and KOMODO-X weather sealed?

X-H2S: Yes. KOMODO-X: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

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

How much does each cost?

X-H2S launched at $2,499 and KOMODO-X at $9,995. The X-H2S is $7,496 less.

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