Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs S5 IIX
Quick take: The X-H2S has the highest resolution at 26MP; the S5 IIX is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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.
Lumix
S5 IIX 2023
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
£1599
new today at Wex Photo Video
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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.
S5 IIX — Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount: The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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
S5 IIX (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | S5 IIXLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £1,599Best |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanicalBest | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (body only)Best | 740g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
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
S5 IIX
Portrait
8.0/10
8.2/10
Street
6.5/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.6/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
8.0/10
Landscape
6.0/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
7.9/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.4/10
Food
7.3/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.0/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.0/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
7.3/10
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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