Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Ricoh
GR III HDF
GR III variant with built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter for softer glow effects and the same 28mm APS-C pocket formula.
$1,066
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
GR III HDF is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
GR III HDF
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BGR III HDF has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher Battery life (CIPA) (580 shots vs 200 shots)
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 III HDF
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
X-H2S is 27mm wider, 31mm taller, and 51mm thicker than GR III HDF.
X-H2S is 403 g heavier than GR III HDF.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 33mm GR III HDF
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR III HDF
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
GR III HDF: 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR III HDF
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Weight
257 g vs 660 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 III HDF
Pros
- ✓Built-in HDF effect
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis SR
Cons
- –No ND filter
- –Fixed lens
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-H2S
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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 GR III HDF?
X-H2S scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR III HDF — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and GR III HDF?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and GR III HDF is 24.24 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and GR III HDF have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR III HDF has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the GR III HDF?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. GR III HDF reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and GR III HDF?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and GR III HDF weighs 257 g, so the GR III HDF is 403 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and GR III HDF record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. GR III HDF: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and GR III HDF weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. GR III HDF: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 200 shots for the GR III HDF, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and GR III HDF at $1,066. The GR III HDF is $1,433 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.