Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-S20

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X-H2S compared with X-S20
FujifilmX-H2SFujifilmX-S20
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022June 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeStacked back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HSBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution26.16 MP26.1 MP
Largest image6240 × 41606240 × 4160
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800160–12800
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF; no pixel-shift multi-shot mode according to Amateur PhotographerJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF
ISO detailStandard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200Standard 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 burst40 fps30 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR 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 1/32000 second; flash sync up to 1/250 mechanical or 1/125 electronic–
Burst detailElectronic 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)Electronic 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 terminalManual 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 resolution6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailInternal 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 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)720 photographs800 photographs
Body weight579 g410 g (better)
Release detailUK maker announcement dated 31 May 2022 confirms launch in July 2022; month precision retained, no inferred 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 720 Economy-mode or 580 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; Photography Blog incorrectly labels 720 as Normal modeNP-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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