Fujifilm X-H2S vs X-H1: full comparison
The X-H2S leads on more headline specs, but the X-H1 counters on price and size.
Also searched as XH2S vs XH1, and in the other order as XH1 vs XH2S.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-H1 are both Fujifilm X-H bodies. The X-H2S is the newer of the two, arriving in 2022. At launch the X-H2S was 2,499 USD and the X-H1 1,899 USD, making the X-H1 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-H2S is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 26.1 MP of resolution, 40 fps continuous shooting, and AI subject-detection AF, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X-H1 can't match those numbers. What it has going for it is a lower price, a smaller footprint, or just being the body you'd rather carry.
So which one? If you want 26.1 MP of resolution, get the X-H2S. If the simpler, cheaper option is closer to what you actually need, the X-H1 is the smarter buy. And the X-H1 costs less — 1,899 USD at launch.
Where the X-H2S wins
- +26.1 MP of resolution
- +40 fps continuous shooting
- +AI subject-detection AF
- +6K/30p video
- +7-stop in-body stabilization
- +a 5.76M-dot electronic viewfinder
- +580-shot battery life
- +a lighter 660g body
Where the X-H1 wins
No clear wins on the headline specs — its case is price, size, or feel.
Who should buy the X-H2S or X-H1?
Buy the X-H2S if…
Pick the X-H2S if 26.1 MP of resolution, 40 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-H handling. Read the full X-H2S review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X-H1 if…
If you already shoot Fuji and just want the cheaper available body, the X-H1 is the practical pick. It also launched cheaper at 1,899 USD. Read the full X-H1 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
X-H2S vs X-H1: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-H2S review and X-H1 review.
X-H2S vs X-H1: full specs
| Spec |  X-H2S2022 · $2,499 |  X-H12018 · $1,899 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2022 | 2018 |
| Launch price | 2,499 USD | 1,899 USD |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans CMOS HS | X-Trans III |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor Pro |
| ISO range | 160–12800 | 200–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 325 |
| Subject detection | ai | none |
| Burst (fps) | 40 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 6K 30p | 4K 30p |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log2 | F-Log |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | 7 stops | 5.5 stops |
| Viewfinder | EVF (5.76M dot) | EVF (3.69M dot) |
| LCD | 3" flip touch | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 660g | 673g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Card types | CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W235 | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 580 shots | 310 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 8 | 6 |
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-H2S review and the Fujifilm X-H1 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.