X-H2Svs D5
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the d5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | — |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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