X-H2Svs Z6 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-H2S (2022) Starting from £2499 new Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video View X-H2S
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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) Starting from £2199 new Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre X-H2SZ6 III
Sports
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
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