Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs A1 II
Quick take: The A1 II has the highest resolution at 50MP; the X-H2S is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
Sony
A1 II 2024
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
£5699
new today at Clifton Cameras
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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.
A1 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work: The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | A1 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299Best | £5,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.1MPBest |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanicalBest | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (body only)Best | 743g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
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
A1 II
Portrait
8.0/10
9.0/10
Street
6.5/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
8.7/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
7.6/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
9.3/10
Landscape
6.0/10
8.0/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
9.2/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.3/10
Food
7.3/10
8.5/10
Macro
7.0/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.0/10
8.4/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
7.2/10
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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