X-H2Svs M11 Monochrom
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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Leica
M11 Monochrom (2023)
Starting from £8300 new
Best for Black & White Photography
View M11 Monochrom
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.
Black & White Photography — M11 Monochrom (2023): The M11 Monochrom is the finest black-and-white camera in the world. A 60MP sensor with no colour filter array produces sharpness and tonal depth no colour camera can match — combined with extended high-ISO performance. Manual focus, no video, and an extraordinary price make it a specialist instrument, but for dedicated B&W photographers it is unmatched.
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 Monochrom (2023)
- Dedicated black-and-white photographers who demand the finest possible monochrome files
- Fine art and documentary photographers who work exclusively in B&W
- Leica M system users who want maximum monochrome image quality
- Astrophotographers — monochrome sensors excel at capturing fine star detail
Quick take: The m11 monochrom 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 Monochrom (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £8,300 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | — |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 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 | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| 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 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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