X-H2Svs Leica Q3
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
View Leica Q3
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.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
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 Q3 (2023)
- Photographers who want a fixed-lens full-frame camera with no compromises
- Q2 owners upgrading to articulating screen and improved autofocus
- Travel photographers who want one premium compact that does everything
- Street and documentary photographers who want Leica quality without changing lenses
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-h2s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 743g |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| 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 | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Leica Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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