X-H2Svs X-Pro1
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Who should buy what
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
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | X-Pro1 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £249 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | None |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 450g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | X-Pro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
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