X-H2Svs GH5
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.
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
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
GH5 (2017)
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gh5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | GH5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 725g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | GH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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