X-H2Svs M10
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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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 — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; 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) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| 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 (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| 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 LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-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 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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