X-H2Svs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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