Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs S1R II
Quick take: The S1R II has the highest resolution at 44MP; the X-H2S is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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 | S1R IILumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299Best | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 44.3MPBest |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 660g (body only)Best | 820g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | — |
| 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 (UHS-II) |
| 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
S1R II
Portrait
8.0/10
8.8/10
Street
6.5/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
8.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
7.6/10
7.7/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
8.3/10
Landscape
6.0/10
7.7/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
8.3/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.2/10
Food
7.3/10
8.3/10
Macro
7.0/10
8.8/10
Architecture
6.0/10
8.1/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
7.1/10
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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