We’re getting used to seeing stacked sensors in flagship full‑frame mirrorless cameras these days, and it’s easy to assume they belong only in full‑frame bodies. But in reality, smaller formats use them too. OM System offers three MFT cameras with stacked sensors (OM-1 II,OM-1, OM-3 ), and there are countless 1‑inch stacked‑sensor models from Sony and Canon (see the Full list of stacked‑sensor cameras). Curiously, though, there’s just one APS‑C camera with a stacked sensor: the Fujifilm X-H2S!
Fujiifilm X-H2s is the only mirrorless camera with a APS-C Stacked Sensor
With its 26.1 MP APS‑C X‑Trans stacked BSI sensor, the X‑H2S is built for pure speed. Its sibling, the X-H2, packs a 40 MP non‑stacked sensor, so it can’t match the X‑H2S’s lightning‑fast readout and burst rates. Of course, that performance comes at a premium—at an MSRP of $2,599, the X‑H2S is currently the priciest APS‑C camera on the market.
Fujifilm X-H2S Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2022-05-31
- 26MP - APS-C Stacked BSI X-Trans Sensor
- No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
- ISO 160 - 12800 ( expands to 80-51200)
- Fujifilm X Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 7.0-stops)
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 15.0fps (40.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
- 6K - 6240 x 4160 video resolution
- 240fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 660g. 136 x 93 x 85 mm
- Weather-sealed Body
- Replaced Fujifilm X-H1 Compare
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- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
However, that lofty price tag seems to have become the X‑H2S’s Achilles’ heel when it comes to sales. While Fujifilm hasn’t released official numbers, Camera Decision’s data and our own observations show it hasn’t come close to the popularity or sales volume of the X-T5—or rival APS‑C models like Sony’s a6700 or Canon’s EOS R7. The X‑T5 starts at $1,699, and the Sony and Canon undercut it even further, with MSRPs of $1,399 and $1,499 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2s vs Sony A6700 vs Canon EOS R7 vs Fujifilm X-T5
None of those cameras feature stacked sensors, but unless you really need that extra speed, most APS‑C buyers understandably gravitate toward the more affordable options. And don’t forget: full‑frame bodies such as Nikon’s Z6 III (which does employ a partially stacked sensor) are available for around $2,499—and arguably offer superior image quality compared to the X‑H2S.
Fujifilm X-H2s vs Nikon Z6 III
We still think the X‑H2S is outstanding—paired with X‑mount lenses’ sweet spot of compact size and top‑tier optics, it’s a killer combo. But honestly, if it had launched around $2,000, it’d be an absolute no‑brainer. Below, you’ll find the Top 10 cameras our readers most often compare to the X‑H2S. Use the compare links to dive into each one’s strengths and weaknesses:
Top 10 Fujifilm X-H2S Competitors
