Fujifilm X-H2S review

The FujifilmX-H2S is an incredible mirrorless camera that is ideal for shooters in action and sports who take a lot of video. The new stacked sensor lets you enjoy amazing burst shooting speeds and the much-needed improvements in autofocus, however the XH2S is also missing certain traditional Fujifilm appeals. It’s still a great option for fans of the X-series who hope to see its improvements translate into cheaper Fujifilm cameras.

The Fujifilm X-H2S camera is an incredible mirrorless camera that is ideal for photographers of action and sports who want to capture professional-quality videos. The price is high for an APS-C model and features like 40fps speedy burst shooting are not suitable for a lot of. However, it’s worth the price. X-H2S can also be described as a hybrid that has very few competitors and its performance across the board makes up for the cost.

The secret to its performance is a brand new 26MP X-Trans stacked CMO 5 HS APSC sensor. These sensors, also known as stacked that have a design that offers incredibly speedy read-out speeds are currently only available in high-end full-frame cameras, such as those of Nikon Z9, Sony A1 and Canon EOS R3. However, the X-H2S offers some of the performance to a camera that comes with the rather low cost of $2,499, PS2,499, or $AU4,449 (body not included).

The X-H2S might have smaller sensors than fully-frame ones, but they’re capable of producing pro-quality results. Because of the combination of the brand new sensor as well as the X-Processor 5, it offers uninterrupted blackout-free continuous video at 40 frames per second (with electronically shutter) and some amazing capabilities for tracking subjects, as well as the possibility of shooting 6.2K/30p or 4K/120p videos with the color depth of 4:2:2 at 10 bits.

The fans of Fujifilm’s iconic retro design, which often has the tactile dials that were seen on older film cameras, may be disappointed with the style of the X-H2S. It’s an extremely modern camera with a focus on the performance. While it’s not as lux, it’s still a great camera. glamour like the X-T series however, the X-H2S is a very enjoyable camera to play with.

It is one of the most advanced electronic viewfinders we’ve ever used as well as the autofocus that tracks subject (which can now identify animals, birds, automobiles bikes, motorcycles, trains, and aircrafts) makes it the top Fujifilm X-series model to capture moving subjects. Video camera owners are equipped with a stunning specifications sheet, which includes the internal recording ProRes.

There’s no doubt that the X-H2S can be expensive however, many photographers are better off with an X-T4 and an additional lens with the large additional changes. For one thing, the 40fps burst photography isn’t the best choice for editing workflows and Fujifilm’s autofocus feature, which is still a bit short of the top performance provided by rivals and is more unpredictable in the top-of-the-line mode.

If you regularly take pictures of fast-moving subjects, and require a high-quality camera that’s more user-friendly than a lot of its full-frame competitors the XH2S can make an excellent case to be at the at the top of your list.

Fujifilm X-H2S release date , and price

is available for purchase now for $2,499 or PS2,499 / $AU4,449 (body-only)
is similar to full-frame cameras, such as those of the Sony A7 IV
The X-H2S model has smaller sensors but has more performance than its full-frame counterparts

The Fujifilm X-H2S is available to purchase now for $2,499 or PS2,499/AU$4,449 (body-only). A few new accessories for the X-H2S are available now such as the VG-XH horizontal battery grip ($399 (US$749 / PS399 / AU$749) and for video shooters FAN-001 Cooling fan ($199 (AU$369 / PS399).

The X-H2S is one of the priciest cameras with APS-C sensors and is quite a leap over the Fujifilm X-H1 which was launched in 2018 for PS1,699/ $1,899/AU$3,399. The X-H2S comes with a brand new 26.1MP camera along with an X-Processor 5, which allows it to improve across the board with regards to autofocus and video, burst shooting and much more.

The XH2S is in fierce competition in its price class which includes Canon EOS R6 ($2,499 / PS2,400 / AU$ Canon EOS R6 ($2,499 (PS2,499 or $499 AU), Sony A7 IV ($2,499 or PS2,400 / AU$4,299) along with the Panasonic Lumix S5 ($1,999 / PS1,799/ AU$3,199).

Each of these cameras has larger full-frame sensors, however none of them have the fast, all-round performance of the stacked APS-C sensor that is the main feature of Fujifilm’s flagship model.

Fujifilm X-H2S Features and performance

maintains 40fps for more than three seconds using a CFexpress card
Impressive subject-tracking autofocus, if not quite class-leading
Stabilization of images in the body and there are no issues with overheating.

The XH2S is among the top-performing Fujifilm camera that has been released to date, and is among the top hybrid cameras for video and stills that you can purchase. It’s not as powerful or have the same dynamic range or low-light performance that rivals full-frame models such as Sony A7 IV. Sony A7 IV, but it is more than able to compensate by using burst shooting and autofocus capabilities, as well as video features which aren’t shackled by its stackable sensor.

As with like the OM System OM-1, the X-H2S is primarily focused on speed, especially for photographers who shoot sports and wildlife (hence the “S” in its name). It is able to shoot stills at speeds of 40 frames per second (raw as well as JPEG) with its electronic shutter and all with full AF/AE tracking, and without visible blackout on the viewfinder. What is the practicality of this type of burst shooting?

We ran some tests on burst shooting with the CFexpress card as well as an SD card to determine. We’ve got our results below. We conclude that you’ll need to make use of the CFexpress card to maximize the full potential of the XH2S.

This allows you to shoot at the highest 40fps rate for about three seconds before the buffer begins to slow down, or for more than five minutes in 30fps mode. While the 20fps option isn’t completely limitless, we’ve discovered that it possible to continue for at most 15 seconds when shooting at this speed and that’s sufficient for the majority of situations.