Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs S1 II
Quick take: The X-H2S has the highest resolution at 26MP; the S1 II is the most affordable.
Where the X-H2S wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Battery Life: ~580 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 660g (body only)
Where the S1 II wins
- Cheaper new: £1,899 vs £2,299
- Burst Rate: 70fps electronic
- Portrait: 8.6 vs 8.0
- Filmmaking: 8.1 vs 7.6
- Landscape: 7.0 vs 6.0
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-H2S 136 × 93 × 85 mm · 660 g
- S1 II 134 × 102 × 92 mm · 800 g
The X-H2S is 2 mm wider, 9 mm shorter, 7 mm slimmer and 140 g lighter than the S1 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-H2S — Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video: The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
Who should buy what
X-H2S (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | S1 IILumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £1,899Best |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 70fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 660g (body only)Best | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134 × 102 × 92 mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-H2S
S1 II
Portrait
8.0/10
8.6/10
Street
6.5/10
6.4/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
8.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
7.6/10
8.1/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.1/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
9.1/10
Landscape
6.0/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
8.8/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.4/10
Food
7.3/10
7.9/10
Macro
7.0/10
8.5/10
Architecture
6.0/10
7.4/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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