X-E3vs 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 & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
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-e3 is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 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 | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| 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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