Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs A5100
Quick take: The X-H2S has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5100 is the most affordable; only the X-H2S is weather sealed.
Where the X-H2S wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Burst Rate: 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical
- Battery Life: ~580 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.0 vs 5.4
Where the A5100 wins
- Cheaper new: £102 vs £2,299
- Weight: 224g (body only)
- Street: 7.0 vs 6.5
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-H2S 136 × 93 × 85 mm · 660 g
- A5100 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 283 g
The A5100 is 26 mm narrower, 30 mm shorter, 49 mm slimmer and 377 g lighter than the X-H2S.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanicalBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A5100
Portrait
8.0/10
5.4/10
Street
6.5/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
4.8/10
Filmmaking
7.6/10
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Documentary
7.9/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
4.7/10
Landscape
6.0/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
5.5/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.2/10
Food
7.3/10
5.9/10
Macro
7.0/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.0/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
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4.9/10
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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