Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100S→Fujifilm X-H2

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100S

£250

2013

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-H2

£1399 (+£1,149)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X100S. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-H2

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X100S	X-H2
Price	£250	£1,399
Released	2013	2022	↑
Sensor	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	16MP	40MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output
Autofocus	Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	—	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	6fps	15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~680 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	445g (with battery and card)	660g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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