Which Fuji?

Fujifilm X-H2S vs X-H2

The X-H2S and X-H2 are closely matched — the right pick comes down to what you shoot.

X-H2S review →X-H2 review →

The short version

The Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-H2 are both Fujifilm X-H bodies. Both launched in 2022. At launch the X-H2S was $2,499 and the X-H2 $1,999, making the X-H2 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-H2S is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 40 fps continuous shooting and 580-shot battery life.

The X-H2 isn't far behind. It hits back with 40.2 MP of resolution and 8K/30p video.

So which one? If you want 40 fps continuous shooting, get the X-H2S. If 40.2 MP of resolution is closer to what you actually need, the X-H2 is the smarter buy. And the X-H2 costs less — $1,999 at launch.

Where the X-H2S wins

  • +40 fps continuous shooting
  • +580-shot battery life

Where the X-H2 wins

  • +40.2 MP of resolution
  • +8K/30p video

X-H2S vs X-H2: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-H2SX-H2S
2022 · $2,499
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-H2X-H2
2022 · $1,999
General
Release year20222022
Launch price$2,499$1,999
StatusCurrentCurrent
Sensor & Image
Megapixels26.1 MP40.2 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans CMOS HSX-Trans V
ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
ISO range160–12800125–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionaiai
Burst (fps)4015
Video
Max video6K 30p8K 30p
CodecProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264
Log profileF-Log2F-Log2
Physical
Stabilization7 stops7 stops
ViewfinderEVF (5.76M dot)EVF (5.76M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedYesYes
Weight660 g660 g
Storage
Card slots22
Card typesCFexpress Type B / SD UHS-IICFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II
Power
BatteryNP-W235NP-W235
Battery life (CIPA)580 shots540 shots
Software
Film sims88

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