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mirrorless
Category
Mirrorless
Sensor
APS-C
Resolution
26.16 MP
Mount / lens
Fujifilm X mount
Weight
660 g with battery and card

What photographers keep saying · from 39 reviews

autofocus issues12fast autofocus10great video4great low light3overheating3build quality issues2great colours2heavy2

Finds their X-H2S perfect for many situations but too big and heavy for travel and street.

“i have the xh2s its a perfekt camera for a lot of situations, but im tired of the huge size and the weight.”
mixedheavy

Their X-H2S has a stuck focus stick and Fujifilm quoted almost $2k to repair it.

“I have an XH2s that has a slight case issue along with the focus stick being suck in one direction.”
negativebuild quality issues

Bought an X-H2S over the X100VI after their Canon R6 overheated on a job.

“I walked out with a X-H2S”
positive

Since getting the X-H2S they rarely touch their Sony FX3 and A7R IV, preferring Fuji colour.

“After I got the xh2s, I rarely ever touch my Sonys.”
positivegreat colours

Their X-H2S has had zero issues in mountain rain, fog and heavy snow.

“both have been with me in the mountains up to around 4,000 m, in rain, fog and heavy snow with WR lenses, with zero issues so far.”
positive

Their X-H2S video AF is poor and firmware updates made it worse.

“Fuji has released about 18 firmware updates for the H2s, and they've only made things worse.”
negativeautofocus issues

Travels Asia and LA with the X-H2S and 18-55 and finds it light and a joy to shoot.

“I'm travelling through Seoul, Bangkok, Krabi, Phuket, and Los Angeles with my X-H2S and just the XF 18-55f/2.8. It's lightweight and a joy to shoot with.”
positive

Their X-H2S overheated shooting stills, shut down and would not turn on; Fujifilm had to replace the board.

“I had the same problem shooting stills only with my Xh2S, and a couple of hours later, the camera shut down and didn't turn on at all.”
negativeoverheating

Shoots motorsport with the X-H2S and finds its subject-detect AF leaps ahead of their X-T3.

“The AF is really nice. All of these were with subject detection. Leaps ahead of my XT3”
positivefast autofocus

Sold the X-H2S at a loss after the 6.0.0 firmware broke AF.

“I sold my X-H2S at a pretty big loss after the 6.0.0 firmware because Fuji can't get their act together with AF.”
negative

Finds the X-H2S's AF not great and it can overheat in 6K, but sticks with it for the film sims.

“The autofocus is not great on the XH2S and it can also overheat in really hot environments if you're shooting in 6K.”
mixed

Absolutely loves their X-H2S and is only eyeing the X100VI as another Fuji.

“Absolutely love my X-H2S.”
positive

After five years, loves the X-H2S for sports and wildlife despite AF frustrations.

“occasionally cursed at my camera (mostly because of missed focus or the autofocus”
positive

Found the X-H2S's video AF better than the X-S10 but not sticky enough for gym videos.

“the AF wasn't as sticky as I would've liked it to be no matter what settings I changed in the camera”
negative

Sold the X-H2S over its dated hybrid AF and moved to the Lumix S5II.

“Just sold my XH2S and my 3 LM WR primes (18, 33, 90) and went all in on Lumix with the S5ii and Sigma Art primes.”
negative

Runs four X-H2S bodies for 15-20 weddings on firmware 6.0 with no issues, even in heat.

“I got 4 xh2s all on 6.0 and no issues with any of them.”
positive

Sold their X-H2S after firmware 3.00; not worth it.

“I sold my XH2s after firmware 3.00 and it just wasn't worth my time”
negative

Shoots figure skating with the X-H2S and finds Canon's R6 AF far easier.

“The Canon is extremely good at just figuring out what you're trying to photograph, and locking on.”
mixed

Considering leaving their two X-H2S bodies after AF issues with the 16-55 II on latest firmware.

“I have two Fuji XH2S and I’m seriously considering switching to the FX3.”
negative

Calls the X-H2S a beast for video and a big upgrade from the X-T3.

“I also do a lot of video now and the XH2s is simply a beast.”
positive

Switched from a Nikon Z6III to the X-H2S and finds its AF just as good with better colours.

“I had a Nikon Z6iii and switched to the X-H2S. So I can compare. Autofocus on the Fuji is”
positive

Their X-H2S has held up amazingly through three years of professional abuse.

“I’ve had my X-H2 and X-H2S bodies for 3 years for all of my professional work. They’ve been beaten and abused on shoots and still hold up amazingly.”
positive

Loves the X-H2S but finds it lacks the magic of their X-T3.

“I love my XH2s but if I'm being 100% honest it's nothing like shooting on my older X-T3.”
mixed

Calls the X-H2S a little beast after being let down by the X-H2.

“I ended up getting an X-H2s which is indeed a little beast.”
positive

Moved from a Sony a7R II to the X-H2S and finds it a perfect balance that does everything well, especially video.

“Then as I wanted to take photography more seriously I decided on the XH2S.”
positive

Sold their Sony a7C, a7 IV and a7S III and went all-in on the X-H2S and X100V.

“I ended up recently selling all my Sony cams and went all-in on Fuji.”
positive

Tried the X-H2S in store and found its AF so much better that they bought one over the X-H2.

“turns out the autofocus is so much better I just decided to find one used instead.”
positivefast autofocus

Chose the X-H2S for hybrid work for its C1-C7 custom modes and vertical grip option.

“a huge reason I went with XH2S beyond just the video specs was the C1–7 custom settings on the PSAM dial.”
positive

Finds the X-H2S's low light really good; an amazing camera they'll never get rid of.

“The low light is really really really good. Just an amazing camera.”
positivegreat low light

Finds the X-H2S far better in low light than their X-T3, with pleasing noise.

“With my XH2S I can shoot things at night with only moonlight that look great.”
positivegreat low light

Switched from Nikon to the X-H2S and loves its stills colour, dynamic range and build.

“I love the stills. Great color and plenty of dynamic range.”
positivegreat image quality

Shot their first paid wedding on the X-H2S and X-T5 and found it an amazing experience.

“It was an amazing, and fun experience that pushed my creativity for hours and hours!”
positive

Owns the X-H2S and Sonys; finds its video AF much worse, usable only with one subject.

“Fuji is much worse for video autofocus — really only usable if you only have one subject.”
negative

After six months, finds the X-H2S's AF-C unusable and switched to AF-S.

“I have never had a camera that claims to have AF-C that is just simply unusable.”
negative

Uses the X-H2S for wildlife and prefers its joystick.

“My X-H2S is mostly used for wildlife photography”
positive

Calls the X-H2S the best camera they've had, though overkill for their needs.

“It's an amazing camera, the best I've ever had.”
positive

Finds the X-H2S's subject detection great when it works but hit and miss for wildlife.

“Subject detection is great when it works well. Sometimes it hit and miss with the xh2s.”
mixed

Their X-H2S's EVF coating came loose after light rain.

“I think a drop of rain caused a layer to come loose, it sucks.”
negativebuild quality issues

Made the X-H2S their primary camera for both photo and video.

“Makes me glad I’ve decided to make my XH2s my primary camera for photography as well as videography now”
positive

Finds the X-H2S's stabilisation solid for handheld long exposures.

“Stabilization on the X-H2s is solid.”
positive

Finds the X-H2S's eye-detect AF nearly a7 IV level and easy for kids' sports.

“X-H2S is almost A7IV AF/eye detect.”
positivefast autofocus

Switched from Sony to the X-H2S for video with no problems except fewer suitable lenses.

“Nothing about switching was a problem, except that I underestimated how much more robust the E-mount ecosystem is.”
positive

Their X-H2S is their go-to video camera and it's great.

“The xh2s is my go to for video and it's great.”
positive

Swapped their X-H2S for a Nikon Z8; nice with lovely F-Log2 but too small for giant hands.

“the xh2s was nice, but not for me despite lovely flog2 and all that, just not for my giant hands”
mixed

Bird shooter found the X-H2S AF disappointing at launch but tremendously improved by firmware 7.10.

“Firmware 7.10 was a tremendous improvemen”
positive

Their X-H2S has had no EVF coating issue across many weddings and bad weather.

“Had my X-T5 and X-H2s since their releases, used both for many weddings and a fair amount of inclement weather shooting, no EVF coating issue for either of them.”
positive

Highly recommends the X-H2S for video: robust ProRes, F-Log2C dynamic range and low noise.

“If you're shooting video, and in the Fuji ecosystem, I couldn't recommend the X-H2S enough.”
positive

Shoots birds with the X-H2S: smooth stacked sensor and a big, high-quality viewfinder.

“The stacked sensor and its readout times make it a very smooth experience. Also the viewfinder is really big and high quality.”
positive

Loves the X-H2S for its AF and body style but feels it's aimed at video/burst shooters.

“I've been loving the camera but always felt like I was not the target audience”
positive

Finds the X-H2S fantastic but pricey; its footage looks digitally sharp and a bit flat for their taste.

“the XH2S is a fantastic camera, albeit a bit pricey.”
mixedoverpriced

X-H2S owner finds it feature-rich but its autofocus just OK.

“I have the H2S and it has a ton of great features. The biggest issue is it's auto focus system. Not to say it's horrible but just ok.”
mixed

Has had no low-light or dynamic range issues with the X-H2S shooting astro.

“i shoot astro occasionally and iv never come across any issues with its low light performance and dynamic range.”
positivegreat low light

Found the X-H2S solid with faster AF than a Z6, though less accurate; sold it over telephoto lenses.

“The xh2s is a good solid camera, faster than the z6 by all accounts, and better AF—though not as accurate.”
positive

Uses the X-H2S for client work; 26MP is plenty and open gate helps vertical video.

“Personally I have the XH2s. Most of my clients don’t print”
positive

Uses the X-H2S for video; F-Log2C, extra buttons and grip make it easier.

“I really like the extra buttons on the X-H2s, it really makes getting to functions I need quicker”
positive

Wedding shooter finds the X-H2S custom modes a godsend.

“X-H2S custom dials have been a godsend!”
positive

Finds the X-H2S focuses as quickly and reliably as their former Canon R5.

“I shot the R5 for a year and the XH2S focuses just as quickly and reliably.”
positivefast autofocus

Has owned the OM-3 and X-H2S and thinks the X-H2S is the better all-round hybrid camera.

“I’ve had both and outside of the computational photography, the X-H2s is a better all around hybrid camera.”
positive

Their X-H2S overheats in under 15 minutes of 4K120 in 50°C heat, but runs 40 minutes otherwise.

“In 50°C+ summer conditions, is it normal for XH2S to overheat in under 15 minutes when shooting video ?”
mixedoverheating

Their X-H2S's video autofocus jumps between subjects.

“I have XH2S the autofocus is crazy. 6 seconds of video, autofocus 5 different objects in this span.”
negativeautofocus issues

Missed 3-4 of every 10 frames on the X-H2S versus almost none on Canon.

“With my XH2S I was missing 3 or 4 out of every 10 in a burst.”
negativeautofocus issues

Finds their X-H2S's AF the worst it's been on firmware 7.0.

“I’m on firmware 7.0 with my xh2s and the AF is the worst it has ever been.”
negativeautofocus issues

Shoots professional sports on the X-H2S with no AF issues.

“i have an xh2s and as you can see from my ig (Ale_fisco) i shoot professional sports with it. no issue with autofocus.”
positivefast autofocus

Finds their X-H2S's autofocus good but low light weak.

“I have an XH2s and the autofocus is good.”
mixed

Has used Fuji since the X-T3; their X-H2S's AF has got worse with updates.

“The issue is not that the AF is not as good as Sony or Canon but that it's not getting better and became even worse over time with updates.”
negativeautofocus issues

Has started shooting birds in manual focus on their X-H2S, with gorgeous results.

“On an X-H2S which is the fastest body for birding--I am starting to prefer shooting birds in manual.”
mixed

Finds the X-H2S's autofocus nearly as good as Canon and Sony.

“The XH2S is excellent at it. Nearly up there with the Canons and Sony.”
positivefast autofocus

Finds the X-H2S a godsend for switching shooting styles.

“the X-H2s is a godsend for switching shooting styles on the fly.”
positive

Their X-H2S overheated trackside on a hot day.

“my biggest gripe trackside is the thermals more than anything.”
negativeoverheating

Moved from the Canon R5 to the X-H2S for motorsport and finds it superior.

“I shoot motorsport professionally, I went from a Canon R5 to a XH2S and I can tell you now that the Fuji is way superior”
positivefast autofocus

Moved from the X-T4 to the X-H2S for motorsport and finds it light years better.

“I just recently sold it off and grabbed an XH2S. It is light years better.”
positivefast autofocus

Switched away after their X-H2S's AF failed them repeatedly.

“I had an X-S20 and X-H2S and the premium lens, like the XF-500. Time and time again, the AF failed me.”
negativeautofocus issues

Finds their X-H2S good but its hiccups have cost them shots.

“My XH2S is good but it has its hiccups which has unfortunately cost me some amazing shots :/”
mixed

Dumped their X-H2S because their old Lumix G9 focused better.

“I dumped my X-H2s a while ago, my old Lumix G9 was better.”
negativeautofocus issues

Shoots fast military subjects on the X-H2S with zero issues.

“I photograph things in the military / defense space that move much faster with my X-H2S and have had zero issues.”
positivefast autofocus

Shoots narrative and documentary video on the X-H2S and can't remember losing a shot to AF.

“I shoot with the X-H2s with my go-to lens being the XF 16-55 f/2.8 (Mark I).”
positivegreat video

Owns three X-H2S bodies and finds the autofocus incredible.

“I have 3 XH2S bodies and I 100% agree people complain about Fujifilm auto focus, but don’t own this specific camera.”
positivefast autofocus

Their X-H2S's video AF was unusable before a firmware fix and is now just OK.

“Before the AF fix firmware update, it was completely unusable, and now the autofocus is just... ok.”
mixed

Their X-H2S with the Sigma 17-40 can't stay locked on them playing guitar.

“I mean my xh2s w sigma 17-40 can’t even stay locked on me playing guitar.”
negativeautofocus issues

Left the X-H2S for wildlife because its autofocus struggles with action, giving them hundreds of misses; they still like its colours and ergonomics.

“AF. I want more action and Fuji really struggles with that.”
negativeautofocus issues

Used the X-H2S for birding and found it fast, but its subject and eye detection only so-so, so is moving to Canon.

“Its an okay camera, fast, but subject/ete detext is meh.”
mixedautofocus issues

Upgraded from an X-T30 to the X-H2S expecting great autofocus but is not fully happy, missing focus on many shots, especially with telephoto.

“Keeper rates for photos are 60% with missed autofocus.”
negativeautofocus issues

Owns an X-H2S and X100V; the X-H2S is bulky, but they keep it for video because the X100V overheats.

“I've have the x100v and xh2s, the xh-s are bulky! hence the x100 as my everyday carry.”
mixedheavygreat video

Shoots adventure films with the X-H2S and finds Fuji's colours amazing, most recently on a film in Sarek.

“Some weeks ago, I made a film in Sarek and the colours with Fuji are just amazing”
positivegreat coloursgreat video

Shot a city wedding on the X-H2S with Viltrox 27/56 lenses; it can't spray-and-pray like Sony, but learning it gives great results.

“sure you might not be able to spray and pray like you can on Sony but if you take the time to learn the camera you can get great results..”
positive

Bought the X-H2S for event work after starting out professionally, and it has been perfectly adequate for paid jobs.

“I actually bought an XH2s for event photography because I just started out professionally last year”
positive

Shoots weddings full time on the X-H2S with Fuji's linear-motor zoom trio and finds it does the job fine.

“Nah you can shoot weddings just fine on X-H2S and LM trio of lenses. I shoot full time on them”
positive

Uses the X-H2S mostly for video; IBIS works well, the AF is better than people say, and they would buy it again.

“The ibis is working well and the AF isn’t that bad like a lot of people are saying.”
positivegreat stabilisationgreat video

Tried the X-H2S with the 50-140 for red-carpet work and found its autofocus couldn't keep up with fast-walking actors and waving hands, forcing manual focus; went back to their a7R V.

“I tried shooting with a fujifilm x-h2s with a 50-140mm. It was not an enjoyable experience.”
negativeautofocus issues

Replaced their X-T5 with the X-H2S and calls it the nicest-feeling camera body they've used.

“I ended up getting an XH2S and I can honestly say it is the nicest feeling camera body I've ever used. XH2 would give you the same sensor as the”
positivegreat handling