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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs X-H2S
Quick take: The X-H2S has the highest resolution at 26MP; the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-H2S — Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video: 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
X-H2S (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729Best | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 660g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
X-H2S
Portrait
8.3/10
8.0/10
Street
6.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
8.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.6/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
9.2/10
Landscape
6.4/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
8.9/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.3/10
Food
8.0/10
7.3/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.0/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
5.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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