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X-H2 vs G9
Quick take: The X-H2 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the G9 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-H2 — High-Res Stills & Landscape: Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
G9 — Wildlife, Sports, Travel: The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
G9 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2Fujifilm · 2022 | G9Lumix · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,849 | £999Best |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~540 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 658g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
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
X-H2
G9
Portrait
8.2/10
5.5/10
Street
6.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.3/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
5.1/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
5.8/10
Documentary
7.7/10
5.7/10
Sports & Action
8.1/10
6.2/10
Landscape
7.1/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
6.5/10
Casual
5.4/10
4.8/10
Food
7.6/10
6.1/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.4/10
Architecture
7.3/10
5.8/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
5.0/10
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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