X-H2vs Q
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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