Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Sony
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
FX30 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
FX30
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 60 frames)
- BFX30 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- BFX30 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 10 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
FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
X-H2S is 7mm wider and 15mm taller than FX30.
X-H2S is 14 g heavier than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 85mm FX30
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
FX30
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
FX30
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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 -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-H2S supports it
Reasons to choose
FX30
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
AF points / zones
495 vs 425 — higher is better
Weight
646 g vs 660 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-H2S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-H2S or FX30?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX30 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and FX30?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the FX30?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and FX30?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the FX30 is 14 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and FX30 record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X-H2S and FX30 weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. FX30: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 570 shots for the FX30, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and FX30 at $1,799. The FX30 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.