Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 4.5 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
GR IVx
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- 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 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 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 IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
X-H2S is 27mm wider, 32mm taller, and 51mm thicker than GR IVx.
X-H2S is 395 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
GR IVx: 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
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Weight
265 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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X-H2S and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X-H2S
Ricoh GR IVx
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or GR IVx?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and GR IVx?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the GR IVx?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and GR IVx?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 395 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and GR IVx record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X-H2S and GR IVx weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR IVx is $1,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Ricoh press materials.