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Fujifilm

X-H2S

Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.

$2,499

Released May 2022

vs

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

12categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

4categories

fp L

LandscapePortrait

2 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X-H2S wins 5 categories·fp L wins 0 categories
  • 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

X-H2Sfp L
Resolution26.16 MP61 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst40 fps15 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stop6-stop
Weight660 g720 g
Battery580 shots640 shots

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 lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseX-H2Sfp L
Portrait
6.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
6.0Good
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

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 AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 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

X-H2S
fp L
Resolution
26.16 MP
61 MP2.3× more
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
X-H2S
fp L
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Phase-detect AF
AF points / zones
4258.7× more
49
AF frame coverage
100 %+11%
90 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
X-H2S
fp L
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps2.5× more
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps2.7× more
15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
175 frames2.9× more
60 frames
X-H2S
fp L
Max resolution
6.2K
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
120 fps2× more
60 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps4.8× more
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
Standard profiles
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.265, H.264
X-H2S
fp L
Weight
660 g−60 g less
720 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
138 × 98 × 88 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

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.