Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Ricoh
GR
Original APS-C GR with 16MP sensor and 28mm equivalent lens — the pocket street camera that started it all.
$799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2013
X-H2S is 9.1 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
GR
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- 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)
- BGR has lower Weight (245 g vs 660 g)
- 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR
117 × 61 × 35 mm
245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
X-H2S is 19mm wider, 32mm taller, and 50mm thicker than GR.
X-H2S is 415 g heavier than GR.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 35mm GR
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
GR: 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
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
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
Reasons to choose
GR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 61, 34.5
Weight
245 g vs 660 g — lower is better
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
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)
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
GR
Pros
- ✓Original GR formula
- ✓APS-C in pocket
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Snap focus culture
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
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 GR?
X-H2S scores 9.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for GR — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and GR?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and GR is 16.2 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and GR have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the GR?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. GR reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and GR?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and GR weighs 245 g, so the GR is 415 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and GR record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. GR: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and GR weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. GR: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 640 shots for the GR, giving the GR the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and GR at $799. The GR is $1,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.