X-H2Svs Leica M10-R
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
View Leica M10-R
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 — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
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
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the x-h2s is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | None |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 660g |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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