Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-S20
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FujifilmX-H2S | FujifilmX-S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2022 | June 2023 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Stacked back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HS | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.6 mm | 23.5 × 15.6 mm |
| Effective resolution | 26.16 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Largest image | 6240 × 4160 | 6240 × 4160 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 160–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Image formats | 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 | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF |
| ISO detail | Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200 | 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 | 40 fps | 30 fps |
| Lens detail | Fujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR lens, excluded from body specifications and weight | Fujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS, 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 | Hybrid 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 |
| 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 | 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) | 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 detail | 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 | Five-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separate |
| Flash | No built-in flash; compatible external TTL hot shoe and synchronisation terminal | Manual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe |
| Exposure controls | PASM mode dial with seven custom positions; twin command dials and configurable buttons; 19 film simulations | PASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulations |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps |
| Video detail | 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 | Internal 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 |
| Audio | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,620,000 | 1,840,000 |
| 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 | Vari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.5-inch OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 720 photographs | 800 photographs |
| Body weight | 579 g | 410 g (better) |
| Release detail | UK maker announcement dated 31 May 2022 confirms launch in July 2022; month precision retained, no inferred first-sale day | Maker 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 media | One CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker supports up to 2 TB cards, compatibility list applies | Single UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibility |
| Ports | 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 | USB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoe |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 |
| Battery life detail | 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 | NP-W235; approximately 800 Economy-mode or 750 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging/power supported |
| Dimensions | 136.3×92.9×84.6 mm; minimum depth 42.8 mm, from current maker specifications | 127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 579 g excluding battery/card, or 660 g including both | Approximately 410 g excluding battery/card, or 491 g including both; overview's wording does not establish a 491 g body-only figure |
| Materials | Maker 79 weather-sealed points, operating temperature −10°C to +40°C; magnesium-alloy construction named Amateur Photographer | No 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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