EOS R6vs X-H2S
VS
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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