Fujifilm X-E5 vs Fujifilm X-H2S
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FujifilmX-E5 | FujifilmX-H2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2025 | July 2022 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Stacked back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.7 mm | 23.5 × 15.6 mm |
| Effective resolution | 40.2 MP | 26.16 MP |
| Largest image | 7728 × 5152 | 6240 × 4160 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 125–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Image formats | 14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF; no pixel-shift multi-shot mode according to Amateur Photographer |
| ISO detail | Standard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 64–51200 | Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200 |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X mount | Fujifilm X mount |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Sensor shift |
| Maximum continuous burst | 20 fps | 40 fps |
| Lens detail | – | Fujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR lens, excluded from body specifications and weight |
| Autofocus | – | Hybrid phase/contrast AF, 117 or 425 selectable single points; maker animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train subject detection; human face/eye detection |
| Shutter | – | Mechanical up to 1/8000 second; electronic up to 1/32000 second; flash sync up to 1/250 mechanical or 1/125 electronic |
| Burst detail | 20 fps electronic with 1.29× crop, up to 168 JPEG or 17 uncompressed RAW frames; 13 fps electronic without crop | Electronic up to 40 fps at full resolution without crop, with AF/AE tracking; mechanical up to 15 fps. Maker buffer 184 JPEG or 175 compressed RAW or 140 uncompressed RAW frames at 40 fps; slower rates support deeper buffers with suitable media. Exposure tracking depends on Shutter AE setting (Amateur Photographer) |
| Stabilisation detail | Five-axis sensor shift; maker CIPA 2024 claim 7 stops at the centre and 6 at the periphery with XF35mmF1.4 R. Additional electronic stabilisation is for movies only. | Five-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops based on CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; digital movie stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separate |
| Flash | – | No built-in flash; compatible external TTL hot shoe and synchronisation terminal |
| Exposure controls | – | PASM mode dial with seven custom positions; twin command dials and configurable buttons; 19 film simulations |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps |
| Video detail | 6.2K 16:9 recording at up to 29.97p with 1.23× crop and internal 10-bit colour; DCI 4K and UHD at up to 59.94p | Internal uncropped 6.2K 3:2 6240×4160 up to 29.97p; normal DCI4K/UHD up to 59.94p uncropped; separate 4K high-speed recording up to 120p with 1.29× crop and Full HD high-speed up to 240p. Internal 10-bit H.265 and ProRes, with ProRes restricted to CFexpress Type B. F-Log2; compatible external recorders support 12-bit RAW. Optional FAN-001 fan; recording duration depends on temperature and settings |
| Audio | – | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | 1,620,000 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | – | Forward-facing vari-angle 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.62 million dots; separate top status display |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent | 0.5-inch OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 400 photographs | 720 photographs |
| Body weight | 396 g (better) | 579 g |
| Release detail | Maker global announcement specifies August 2025 availability; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph includes the optional XF 23mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens. | UK maker announcement dated 31 May 2022 confirms launch in July 2022; month precision retained, no inferred first-sale day |
| Recording media | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-II and V90 support | One CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker supports up to 2 TB cards, compatibility list applies |
| Ports | USB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor | USB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, full-size HDMI Type A, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets, 2.5 mm remote release, hot shoe and synchronisation terminal |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 |
| Battery life detail | NP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 400 photographs in Economy mode or 310 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R | NP-W235; approximately 720 Economy-mode or 580 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; Photography Blog incorrectly labels 720 as Normal mode |
| Dimensions | 124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm | 136.3×92.9×84.6 mm; minimum depth 42.8 mm, from current maker specifications |
| Weight detail | Approximately 396 g excluding battery and memory card; 445 g including them | Approximately 579 g excluding battery/card, or 660 g including both |
| Materials | Machined aluminium top plate; Photography Blog and TechRadar report no weather sealing | Maker 79 weather-sealed points, operating temperature −10°C to +40°C; magnesium-alloy construction named Amateur Photographer |
| Colours | Black and silver | – |
| In the box | NP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap, clip attaching tool and body cap | – |
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