X-H2Svs M11-D
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
View M11-D
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 & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
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
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; 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) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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