Fujifilm has announced the X-H2, a camera that sets a new record with the highest resolution seen on a APS-C sensor (40MP). The X-H2 joins the existing high speed X-H2S rather than replacing it, but how do these two Fujifilm APS-c mirrorless cameras compare? See Fujifilm X-H2 vs X-H2S specs comparison below for the details.
The release of Fujifilm’s latest APS-C format hybrid camera marks a significant moment for photographers and videographers who shoot with Fujifilm X Series cameras. With the addition of 8K / 30p internal recording the Fujifilm X-H2 offers the highest video quality ever found in a Fujifilm camera. It can record 8K video with a great choice of codecs, including Apple Prores, inherits the latest autofocus system with intelligent subject detection, and much more.
Fujifilm X-H2 with XF 16-80mm Lens: $2,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on September 29, 2022)
New Features of X-H2
Fujifilm has developed a number of new features, which they’ve packed into the Fujifilm X-H2. These include:
- New 40 megapixel resolution – the highest ever from a Fujifilm APS-C format CMOS sensor. The sensor goes by the X-Trans 5 HR BSI Sensor, with high resolution differentiating it from the X-Trans CMOS 5 HS Sensor (high speed).
- New 8K/30p internal video recording, placing the X-H2 at the pinnacle of portable video technology
- New 160 megapixel Pixel Shift Multi-Shot (as found in GFX cameras), where the camera automatically combines the image for you as single DNG RAW file to post process
- New lower base ISO 125, which is great for lower noise and cleaner images
- New 2.0x Digital Tele-Converter, which doubles the focal length of X mount lenses, to digitally zoom into the frame
- New 1/180,000 Max Shutter speed in Electronic Shutter – enabling you to capture ultra high speed subjects pin sharp
Fujifilm X-H2 vs X-H2S Specs Comparison
Our Fujifilm X-H2 vs Fujifilm X-H2S specs comparison in the table below shows key features in order to help you to decide between these two Fujifilm mirrorless cameras.
| Specification | Fujifilm X-H2 | Fujifilm X-H2S |
| MSRP | $1,999 | $2,499 |
| Sensor | X-Trans 5 HR BSI Sensor | X-Trans CMOS 5 HS Sensor |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| Megapixels | 40 MP | 26 MP |
| Base ISO range | ISO 125 – 12800 | ISO 160 – 12800 |
| IBIS | Up to 7-stop | Up to 7-stop |
| Pixel Shift Multi-Shot | Yes 160MP | N/A |
| Digital Tele-Converter | 2.0x | N/A |
| Max internal video resolution | 8K/30p 10-bit at 4:2:2 | 6.2K/30p 10-bit at 4:2:2 |
| Max internal video recording speed | HD/240p | HD/240p |
| Dynamic range | 13+ with Flog2 | 14+ with Flog2 |
| Pre-shot | Approx. 20fps (1.29x Crop) Max 20 frame | Approx. 40fps max 40 frames |
| RAW Burst rate | 15fps (mechanical shutter full sensor)
20fps (1.29x crop electronic shutter) |
15fps (mechanical shutter full sensor)
40fps (electronic shutter) |
| Max frames at fastest burst (Compressed RAW) | 1000+ frames at 20fps | 175 frames at 40fps
1000+ frames at 20fps |
| Rear display | 3.0 inch vari-angle 1.62 million dots | 3.0 inch vari-angle 1.62 million dots |
| EVF Resolution | 0.5 inch OLED 5.76 million dots | 0.5 inch OLED 5.76 million dots |
| Sub LCD monitor | YES | YES |
| Battery life normal mode with Li-ion battery NP-W235S | 540 frames | 580 frames |
| Storage | 1x SD and 1x CFexpress | 1x SD and 1x CFexpress |
| Weight with battery and memory card | Approx. 660g | Approx. 660g |
Features X-H2 and X-H2S Share in Common
- Body design with weather-sealing (136.3 x 92.9 x 84.6mm, 660g)
- OLED viewfinder with 5.76M dots, 0.8x magnification, 120fps, 24mm eyepoint
- Multi-angle LCD screen with 1.62M dots and touch control
- Hybrid AF system with 117/425 points, -7EV (F1.0), Subject Detection (animals, birds etc.)
- 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (up to 7 stops, depending on the lens)
- Microphone input, headphone output (3.5mm jack)
- Full size HDMI port
- 10Gbps USB-C
- NP-W235 battery with very similar rating
Fujifilm X-H2 with XF 16-80mm Lens: $2,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on September 29, 2022)
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR Lens: $999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on September 29, 2022)
