Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs Sony FX5
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
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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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanicalBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 660g (body only)Best | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Sony FX5
Portrait
8.0/10
6.9/10
Street
6.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
7.6/10
8.7/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
6.8/10
Landscape
6.0/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
6.8/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.1/10
Food
7.3/10
7.4/10
Macro
7.0/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.0/10
6.1/10
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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