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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Fujifilm X-S20

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FujifilmX-H2FujifilmX-S20
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2022June 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HRBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution40.2 MP26.1 MP
Largest image7728 × 51526240 × 4160
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800160–12800
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF; Pixel Shift Multi Shot records 20 frames for a 160-megapixel image using separate Fujifilm Pixel Shift Combiner computer software, not a single exposure or in-camera mergeJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF
ISO detailStandard still ISO125–12800; extended ISO64/80/100/25600/51200Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200
Image processorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountFujifilm X mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst20 fps30 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR kit lens, excluded from body specifications and weightFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS, excluded from body specifications and weight
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast AF, 117 or 425 selectable single points; maker animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train subject detection; human face/eye detectionHybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; maker animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train subject detection, with bird and aeroplane settings respectively detecting insects and drones; automatic subject selection in Auto mode
ShutterMechanical up to 1/8000 second; electronic up to 1/180000 second for single shots, continuous-mode ranges can differ; maker cautions about fast-motion distortion and artificial-light effects–
Burst detailElectronic up to 20 fps with 1.29× crop, 13 fps uncropped; mechanical up to 15 fps. Maker cropped 20 fps buffer over 1000 JPEG or compressed RAW frames using CFexpress Type B at cold start; media and conditions affect resultsElectronic up to 30 fps with 1.25× crop, or 20 fps uncropped; mechanical up to 8 fps. Maker cropped 30 fps buffer 407 JPEG or 88 compressed RAW frames, dependent on media and conditions
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops based on CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; digital movie stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separateFive-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separate
FlashNo built-in flash; compatible external TTL hot shoe and synchronisation terminal, mechanical sync 1/250 secondManual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe
Exposure controlsPASM mode dial with seven custom positions; twin command dials and configurable buttons; 19 film simulationsPASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulations
Video
Highest video resolution7680 × 4320 at 29.97 fps6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailInternal uncropped 8K 7680×4320 up to 29.97p; 6.2K 6240×3510 up to 29.97p; DCI4K/UHD up to 59.94p, HQ oversampled modes up to 29.97p; separate Full HD high-speed up to 240p. 10-bit H.265 and internal 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 settingsInternal uncropped 6.2K 3:2 6240×4160 up to 29.97p in 10-bit H.265; DCI4K/UHD up to 59.94p with mode-dependent 1.18× crop; 8-bit H.264 up to 29.97p can use full width. Separate Full HD high-speed up to 240p; F-Log2; compatible external recorders support 12-bit ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW. Optional FAN-001 cooling fan; no recording-duration guarantee
AudioSeparate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone socketsSeparate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,620,0001,840,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailForward-facing vari-angle 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.62 million dots; separate top status displayVari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)680 photographs800 photographs
Body weight579 g410 g
Release detailMaker German announcement dated 9 September 2022 specifies retail from late September; month precision retained, no inferred worldwide first-sale dayMaker Austrian launch statement dated 24 May 2023 specifies retail from late June 2023; month precision retained. Corporate announcement pages returned 403, so no unsupported first-sale day is asserted
Recording mediaOne CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker supports up to 2 TB cards, compatibility list appliesSingle UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibility
PortsUSB-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 terminalUSB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2
Battery life detailNP-W235; approximately 680 Economy-mode or 540 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; current maker figures supersede Photography Blog's 720-shot claimNP-W235; approximately 800 Economy-mode or 750 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging/power supported
Dimensions136.3×92.9×84.6 mm; minimum depth 42.8 mm, from current maker specifications127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm
Weight detailApproximately 579 g excluding battery/card, or 660 g including bothApproximately 410 g excluding battery/card, or 491 g including both; overview's wording does not establish a 491 g body-only figure
MaterialsMaker 79 weather-sealed points, operating temperature −10°C to +40°C; magnesium-alloy construction named Amateur PhotographerNo weather sealing according to both reviews; maker operating temperature 0°C to +40°C
In the box–NP-W235 battery, plug adapter, USB cable, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling-fan connector cover

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