Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs FX3
Quick take: The X-H2S has the highest resolution at 26MP; 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
FX3 2021
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
£2999
new today at Wex Photo Video
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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.
FX3 — Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking: The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | FX3Sony · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299Best | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 12.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanicalBest | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (body only)Best | 715g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| 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 (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
FX3
Portrait
8.0/10
5.7/10
Street
6.5/10
4.3/10
Travel
6.3/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
7.6/10
9.1/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.0/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
5.5/10
Landscape
6.0/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
5.8/10
Casual
5.3/10
4.9/10
Food
7.3/10
6.7/10
Macro
7.0/10
5.5/10
Architecture
6.0/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
6.7/10
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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