X-H2Svs Hero 13 Black
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
View Hero 13 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.
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
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 13 Black (2024)
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
Quick take: The hero 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Hero 13 Black (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £380 |
| 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, 1080p/400p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~80 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 + magnetic latch system |
| 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 13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — |
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