Fujifilm X-H2 vs X-H2s has the Same External dimensions
At a first glance, one may think the new Fujifilm X-H2 and the Fujifilm X-H2S are almost identical except for the sensor resolutions (40MP vs 26MP) but when you get deeper into the specs, you realize that there are several major differences between these cameras.
Here we have listed 10 differences that we could find which would help to decide which of these cameras are better for your needs.
1-Sensor Resolution
X-H2 has the higher 40 MP resolution sensor whereas the speed focused X-H2s sports a 26 MP sensor. This makes the X-H2 also the highest resolution APS-C camera in the market.
Read Also: Fujifilm Lenses that has 40MP Resolving Power for X-H2
2-Max Video Resolution
X-H2 is the first Fujifilm camera to have a 8K video recording (4:2:2 10-bit Internal) while the X-H2s can only shoot 4K. X-H2 even has a 4K HQ mode that created a 4K from an oversampled 8K video. It's true that 8K video is not very common yet but it gives you a lot of room for cropping in post-process which is a big advantage.
3-Stacked Sensor
X-H2 has a non-stacked sensor while the X-H2s has the faster stacked type sensor which enables higher readout speeds hence less rolling shutter, higher contonuous shooting in electonic shutter.
4-Battery
X-H2 seems to be the more efficient camera with its 680 shots battery life compared to X-H2s's 580 shots battery life.
5-Pixel Shift
X-H2 has the Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function which gives 160 MP hihg-resolution images in software, the X-H2s doesn't have this feature.
X-H2 Pixel Shift Mode
6-Zero Blackout Viewfinder
Thanks to its stacked sensor, the X-H2s provides a zero blackout viewfinder experience while the X-H2 doesn't have this capability.
7-Max Continuous shooting
With its higher readout speeds and smaller image file sizes, the X-H2s can shoot up to 40fps with electronic shutter at full resolution while the X-H2 can only shoot up tp 13fps at full resolution with electronic shutter.
8-Electronic Shutter Speed
X-H2 has a max shutter speed of a whopping 1/180,000sand the X-H2s can only go down to 1/32000s.
9-Video shooting and Dynamic Range
Thanks to its stacked sensor, the X-H2S has less rolling shutter than the X-H2 ( 1/180s vs 1/88s at 4K) . X-H2s also provides 14+ stops dynamic range whereas the X-H2 is listed as 13+ stops.
The X-H2S can also record in 4K at up to 120p and the X-H2 is limited to 4K 60p
10-Price
X-H2 has an MSRP of $1999 which is $500 less than the X-H2s which sells for $2499.
As you can see, there are some major differentiators between these two cameras and Fujifilm made the decision extremely difficult. My choice would be the X-H2 since I don't shoot video as often (and having 8K video is very tempting) as stills and $500 difference is quite substantial.
Comparison Table
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Fujifilm X-H2S | Fujifilm X-H2 |
| Sensor Resolution | 26.0 MP | 40.2 MP |
| Announced Date | 2022-05-31 | 2022-09-08 |
| Camera Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | Stacked BSI X-Trans | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 160 - 12800( expands to 80-51200) | ISO 125 - 12800( expands to 64-51200) |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops) |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | |
| Weight | 660g | 660g |
| Dimensions | 136 x 93 x 95mm | 136 x 93 x 95mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Focus Points | 425 | 425 |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | |
| Focus Bracket | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec |
| Maximum Shutter Electronic | 1/32000 sec | 1/180000 sec |
| Shutter Life | 500000 | 500000 |
| Continuous Drive | 15.0fps | 15.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 6240 x 4160 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Video fps at Max | 120p,60p,50p,30p,25p,24p | 30p,25p |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| High Speed Video | 240fps | 240fps |
| Max Video Mbps | 720 | 720 |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 2 | 2 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| CFexpress Support | Type B | Type B |
| Battery Life | 580 | 680 |
| Battery Model | NP-W235 | NP-W235 |
| RAW Video | | |
| Webcam | | |
| Anti Flicker | | |
| Microphone Port | | |
| Headphone Port | | |
| Wifi | | |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Timelapse | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| Top LCD | | |
| LCD Size | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Screen dots | 1620000 | 1620000 |
| Touch Screen | | |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760,000 | 5,760,000 |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | |
| High Resolution Mode | | |
| AF Joystick | | |
| Bluetooth | | |
| Full-size HDMI Port | | |
| Vehicle Tracking | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |