X-H2Svs Hero 12 Black
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
View Hero 12 Black
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.
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
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
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
Quick take: The hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £300 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 154g |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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