Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
Ricoh
GR II
Classic APS-C GR with 16.2MP sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, built-in flash, Wi-Fi, and snap-focus street ergonomics.
$799
Released Jun 2015
X-H2S is 6.9 years newer.
Wins
X-H2S
Wins
GR II
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 10 frames)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
GR II
117 × 63 × 35 mm
251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
X-H2S is 19mm wider, 30mm taller, and 50mm thicker than GR II.
X-H2S is 409 g heavier than GR II.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 35mm GR II
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR II
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 II: 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
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR II
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 62.8, 34.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
251 g vs 660 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 II
Pros
- ✓APS-C sensor
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Built-in flash
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Older 16MP sensor
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or GR II?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and GR II?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and GR II is 16.2 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and GR II have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the GR II?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. GR II reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and GR II?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and GR II weighs 251 g, so the GR II is 409 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and GR II record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. GR II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and GR II weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. GR II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 320 shots for the GR II, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and GR II at $799. The GR II is $1,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.