X-H2Svs X-T30 III
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
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.
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
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-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii 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-T30 III (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £849 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 360g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | X-T30 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
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