Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Released Jul 2021
X-H2S is 11 months newer.
Wins
X-H2S
Wins
fp L
2 categories tied
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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)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 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)
fp L
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
X-H2S is 2mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than fp L.
X-H2S is 60 g lighter than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 88mm fp L
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
fp L: 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 -5 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
fp L
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
61 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
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 — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X-H2S or fp L?
fp L scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X-H2S — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and fp L?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the fp L?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and fp L?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and fp L weighs 720 g, so the X-H2S is 60 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and fp L record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. fp L: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and fp L weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $2,499.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.