The Fuji X-H2 features 40.2MP, whereas the X-H2S has 26.1MP.
The 40MP Sensor is a BSI CMOS sensor and the 26MP sensor in the X-H2S camera is a stacked CMOS Sensor. The stacked technology is basically implemented for speed, the X-H2S camera has minimal rolling shutter as well as more precise AF tracking due to faster Sensor readout speed. On, the other side we have an X-H2 Camera with BSI Tech to save its low light performance. Yes, it is possible to integrate the Stacked and BSI together but the production line cost will be raised, and so the camera price tag.
Devil Lies in the details
For those who work in controlled light environments, the Fuji X-H2 camera is made for them, the camera will enormous amount of details in still images when paired with prime lenses and uses at its sweet spot (or near about that). In video mode, the 40MP sensor generates 8K oversampled files for 4K and 6k, so you will be getting a high amount of details in 4K 24, 30fos files too. The 8K pro res RAW is also available (BMCRAW or PRO-RES RAW)
Details capturing ability / preserving more details at low light
The best 26MP sensor camera they have ever created yet is the Fuji X-H2S. For the first time, I was impressed with the AF performance of a fuji mirrorless camera, the X-H2S AF tracking performance is highly improved compared to the previous generation of Fuji cameras. Now, if we talk about the low-light performance of the camera captures an amazing amount of details even in low light. The main advantage is the rolling shutter is also very minimal while capturing motion.
| FUJIFILM X-H2 | FUJIFILM X-H2S | |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 40.2 Megapixel Effective: 40 Megapixel |
Effective: 26.16 Megapixel (6240 x 4160) |
| Sensor Type | 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C) CMOS | 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter | None | None |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video | Stills & Video |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Photo, Video Phase Detection: 425 |
Photo, Video Phase Detection: 425 |
Auto Focus
The Autofocus of Fuji X-H2s is slightly better than X-H2, despite the fact both of them use the same image processor and the AF algorithms. Due to the stacked CMOS sensor in the Fuji X-H2S camera. The sensor readout speed is much faster than the Fuji X-H2 camera. That’s why the X-H2 remains limited to 24MP files while shooting at 20FPS.
| FUJI X-H2 | FUJI X-H2S | |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 4 Seconds in Program Mode 1/8000 to 30 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode 1/8000 to 15 Minutes in Manual Mode Up to 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 4 Seconds in Program Mode 1/8000 to 30 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode 1/8000 to 15 Minutes in Manual Mode Fixed 1 Second in Bulb Mode |
Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 900 Seconds 1/8000 to 4 Seconds in Program Mode 1/8000 to 30 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode Up to 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 900 Seconds 1/8000 to 4 Seconds in Program Mode 1/8000 to 30 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode Up to 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 900 Seconds 1/32000 to 4 Seconds in Program Mode 1/32000 to 30 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode Fixed 1 Second in Bulb Mode 1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode | Bulb Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo 125 to 12,800 in Manual, Auto Mode (Extended: 80 to 51,200) Video 125 to 12,800 in Manual, Auto Mode (Extended: 80 to 25,600) |
Photo 160 to 12,800 in Manual, Auto Mode (Extended: 80 to 51,200) Video 160 to 12,800 in Manual, Auto Mode (Extended: 160 to 25,600) |
| Metering Method | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Multiple, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| White Balance | 2500 to 100,000K Presets: Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater |
2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting | Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw) Mechanical Shutter Up to 15 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw) |
Mechanical Shutter Up to 15 fps at 26.1 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw) Electronic Shutter Up to 40 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 184 Frames (JPEG) / 140 Frames (Raw) Up to 30 fps at 26.1 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 180 Frames (Raw) Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 800 Frames (Raw) Up to 15 fps at 26.1 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw) |
| Interval Recording | Yes | Yes |
Still Image Capture
The Mechanical shutter speed is similar in both the camera limited to 15 fps, but with the help of a stacked CMOS sensor and a bit lower res, the Fuji X-H2s is able to capture the images at 40FPS without any crop and full-time AF tracking active. The X-H2 remains limited to 20fps, but only with a 1.29x crop on the sensor, which gives you a file of 24MP.
| FUJI X-H2 | FUJI X-H2S | |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | C-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, Raw, TIFF | HEIF, JPEG, Raw, TIFF |
| Bit Depth | 16-Bit | 14-Bit |
Video Mode
The Fuji X-H2 does full sensor readout and gives an 8K video recording option in ProRes RAW format (accessible through HDMI).
While doing 8K RAW, you have two options to record ur 8K RAW video externally. Blackmagic RAW or Pro Res RAW. And if u have selected the BMRAW then u have to use the Black magic video assist (recommended) and when u have selected PRORES RAW u can use the Atmos Ninja.
The Fuji X-H2 camera is able to record any resolution internally (except 8K RAW). We have three triers of Apple Pro Res available for recording which includes
- High BIT rate 422 HQ
- Standard 422
- Compressed 422 LT
Heat Management same as X-H2s: Both of the camera support external Fans. So, if ur shooting into hot and humid places you can buy this accessory. None of the cameras has any recording limit.
No 8K in Fuji X-H2S: The X-H2S doesn’t record 8K, the camera is limited to 6.2K 30p in the 3:2 aspect ratio (open gate), as well as 4K 120p (with a 1.29x sensor crop).
Better low-light performance – Fuji X-H2s with its lower resolution sensor is able to give better low-light video as well as still performance compared to the Fuji X-H2 camera.
Here are all the most important specifications.
| Raw Recording | Blackmagic RAW, PRoResRaw 7680 x 4320 up to 29.97 fpsMOV/MP4/MPEG-4 AVC/ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422LT UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [50 to 720 Mb/s] MOV/MP4/MPEG-4/ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422LT 6.2K (6240 x 4160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [50 to 720 Mb/s] DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 to 720 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 to 720 Mb/s] DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 to 720 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97PsF/50p/59.94p [50 to 720 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 100p/119.88p/200p/240p [200 to 720 Mb/s] |
H.265/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit 6.2K (6240 x 4160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [360 to 720 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [360 to 720 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit 6.2K (6240 x 4160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [50 to 720 Mb/s] DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 to 720 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 to 720 Mb/s] DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 to 720 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 6.2K (6240 x 4160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [50 to 720 Mb/s] DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 to 720 Mb/s] |
| Recording Modes | FUJIFILM F-Log, FUJIFILM F-Log 2 | |
| Recording Limit | Up to 160 Minutes for UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 29.97p (4:2:2 10-Bit) | Up to 90 Minutes |
| Audio Recording | MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio ProRes: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio MPEG: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio MP4: 2-Channel AAC Audio |
NTSC/PAL MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
External Video Capture
| Raw Output | HDMI In ProResRAW, Raw Mode: 7680 x 4320 12-Bit up to 29.97 fps |
Raw 12-Bit via HDMI 6.2K (6240 x 4160) |
| IP Streaming | None | Yes |
The best thing I like about Fuji Cameras is they give Full-Size HDMI output, in both the cameras you are getting Full-Size HDMI, a USB-C port for data and charge on the go, and a Headphone in and Mic out port.
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B (SD Express) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1 x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Output on Camera Body |
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output on Camera Body |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB Type-C | 1 x USB Type-C Input/Output |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB Type-C Input/Output | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Control/Data/Tether Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input 1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) FlashSync Output |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth |
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None | None |
Price of both the camera
The X-H2 is less expensive, with a retail price of $2000 or £1900.
The X-H2S can be found at $2500, £2500 or €2750.
Note that these prices are for the body only, as of September 2022.
Fuji X-H2 is Recommended for
Commercial shooters and filmmakers are those who work in a controlled light environment. Are recommended to get the Fuji X-H2 Camera with a massive 40M resolution. For those who mostly work outdoors / in uncontrolled light environments or are related to action and sports, X-H2S is more recommended.
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