Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs S9
Quick take: The X-H2S has the highest resolution at 26MP; the S9 is the most affordable; only the X-H2S is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 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
S9 2024
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
£999
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.
S9 — Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers: The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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
S9 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | S9Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £999Best |
| 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 | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanicalBest | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 403g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, 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
S9
Portrait
8.0/10
7.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
7.6/10
7.0/10
Documentary
7.9/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.0/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.3/10
6.3/10
Food
7.3/10
7.6/10
Macro
7.0/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.0/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
7.6/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
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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