Fujifilm X-H2 vs X-T4: full comparison

The X-H2 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T4 counters on a lighter 607g body.

Also searched as XH2 vs XT4, and in the other order as XT4 vs XH2.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-T4 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-H and the X-T. The X-H2 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2022. At launch the X-H2 was 1,999 USD and the X-T4 1,699 USD, making the X-T4 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-H2 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 40.2 MP of resolution, AI subject-detection AF, and 8K/30p video, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X-T4 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 607g body.

So which one? If you want 40.2 MP of resolution, get the X-H2. If a lighter 607g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T4 is the smarter buy. And the X-T4 costs less — 1,699 USD at launch.

Where the X-H2 wins

  • +40.2 MP of resolution
  • +AI subject-detection AF
  • +8K/30p video
  • +7-stop in-body stabilization
  • +a 5.76M-dot electronic viewfinder
  • +540-shot battery life

Where the X-T4 wins

  • +a lighter 607g body

Who should buy the X-H2 or X-T4?

Buy the X-H2 if…

Pick the X-H2 if 40.2 MP of resolution, AI subject-detection AF matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-H handling. Read the full X-H2 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-T4 if…

Pick the X-T4 if a lighter 607g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 1,699 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T4 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-H2 vs X-T4: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-H2Fujifilm X-T4
  • Class-leading 40.2 MP X-Trans V sensor
  • 8K/30p ProRes 422 HQ internal video
  • 7-stop IBIS with 425-point AI AF
  • Pixel-shift mode for 160 MP composites
  • 6.5-stop IBIS, first in the X-T line
  • Fully articulating flip screen
  • Dual SD UHS-II slots, weather sealed
  • 15 fps mechanical burst
  • Only 15 fps burst, well behind the X-H2S
  • Heavy at 660g with battery
  • X-Trans IV sensor, no AI subject detection
  • 4K/60p tops out at F-Log, no F-Log2

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-H2 review and X-T4 review.

X-H2 vs X-T4: detailed comparison

Resolution and processor

The X-H2 pairs the 40.2 MP X-Trans V sensor with X-Processor 5; the X-T4 runs 26.1 MP X-Trans IV with X-Processor 4. Beyond the pixel count, the X-H2 gets AI subject detection — animals, birds, vehicles, all found without you telling the camera what to look for — while the X-T4 detects faces and eyes. The X-H2 also has a pixel-shift mode that stacks to 160 MP composites for static subjects on a tripod, which is a niche feature until the day you need it.

Video

8K/30 with F-Log2 on the X-H2 against 4K/60 with F-Log on the X-T4, and the X-H2 takes CFexpress Type B in its first slot to feed the higher bitrates. If you are cutting in 4K and want crop room, or delivering anything above 4K, the X-H2 is the only one of the two in that conversation. The X-T4's fully articulating screen is still the better one for filming yourself.

Body and handling

The X-H2 is a 660g body with a deep grip, a top status LCD, a 5.76M-dot viewfinder, and PASM-style controls. The X-T4 is 607g with the classic Fuji dials and a 3.69M-dot finder. Both are weather-sealed, both run the NP-W235 battery (540 shots on the X-H2, 500 on the X-T4), and both shoot 15 fps mechanically. Which layout you prefer is not a small thing — people who love Fuji dials tend to dislike the X-H2's top plate on sight.

Which one to buy

The X-T4 is discontinued and now a used buy at well under its 1,699 USD launch price, and it remains a strong stills camera with good video. The X-H2 launched at 1,999 USD, is still current, and is the one to buy if you want resolution, 8K, the better viewfinder, or the grip. For a stills shooter on a budget who likes dials, the X-T4 is still the smarter money.

X-H2 vs X-T4: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-H2X-H2
2022 · $1,999
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T4X-T4
2020 · $1,699
General
Release year20222020
Launch price1,999 USD1,699 USD
StatusCurrentDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels40.2 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans VX-Trans IV
ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 4
ISO range125–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionaiface-eye
Burst (fps)1515
Video
Max video8K 30p4K 60p
CodecProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-Log2F-Log
Physical
Stabilization7 stops6.5 stops
ViewfinderEVF (5.76M dot)EVF (3.69M dot)
LCD3" flip touch3" flip touch
Weather sealedYesYes
Weight660g607g
Storage
Card slots22
Card typesCFexpress Type B / SD UHS-IISD UHS-II / SD UHS-II
Power
BatteryNP-W235NP-W235
Battery life (CIPA)540 shots500 shots
Software
Film sims87

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-H2 review and the Fujifilm X-T4 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.

Further reading