X-H2Svs OM-D E-M10 IV
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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £469 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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