X-H2vs X-S20vs OM-1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II

Which should you buy?

High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

↓ Full specifications below

X-H2 (2022)

  • You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
  • You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
  • You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup

X-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

OM-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the x-h2, om-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2 (2022)X-S20 (2023)OM-1 II (2024)
Price £1,399 £849 £1,499
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 40.2MP 26.1MP 20.4MP
Video 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder)
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS)
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical
Battery Life ~680 shots (CIPA) ~750 shots (CIPA) ~520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 491g body only 561g body only
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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