Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-H2S→Fujifilm X-E2

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-H2S

£2499

2022

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E2

£150 (-£2,349)

2013

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Skip it

The X-E2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-H2S. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-H2S	X-E2
Price	£2,499	£150
Released	2022	2013	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked)	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II
Resolution	26MP	16MP	↓
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
Stabilisation	7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system	None
Burst Rate	40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical	7fps	↓
Battery Life	~580 shots (CIPA)	~350 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	660g body only	350g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating	2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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