X-H2Svs X-Pro2
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
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.
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | X-Pro2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | None |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 495g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | X-Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
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