X-E2vs X-H2S
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
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
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
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 x-e2 is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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