X-H2Svs Z6 III
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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