Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs X-T30 III
Quick take: The X-T30 III is the most affordable; only the X-H2S is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-T30 III 2025
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
£829
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-H2S — Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video: The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
X-T30 III — Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street: 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £829Best |
| 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 | 26.1MP |
| 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 | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanicalBest | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 360g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| 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 | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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-H2S
X-T30 III
Portrait
8.0/10
7.2/10
Street
6.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
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Filmmaking
7.6/10
5.8/10
Documentary
7.9/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
7.0/10
Landscape
6.0/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
7.2/10
Casual
5.3/10
6.2/10
Food
7.3/10
6.3/10
Macro
7.0/10
6.0/10
Architecture
6.0/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.1/10
Fun & simple
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5.2/10
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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