CameraReview

Fujifilm X-H2

Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 40 MP · APS-C · 8K video

Fujifilm X-H2

Score Breakdown

Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.

Optics 81
Video 83
Features 85
Storage & Battery 79
82
SCORE /100
Buying Options
What We Like
+40MP sensor rewards cropping and large prints
+8K recording gives generous reframing room
+In-body stabilisation steadies handheld shooting
+Dual card slots take CFexpress and SD
+Detailed viewfinder supports precise framing
Worth Knowing
−660g body adds noticeable carry weight
−No built-in flash; external flash required
−15fps figure is a maximum rate
−Battery rated at 680 shots
−40MP files fill cards and drives faster

General

About This Camera

The Fujifilm X-H2 is a 2022 mirrorless camera built around a 40MP APS-C sensor. That combination of resolution, in-body stabilisation and 8K video makes it a fit for photographers who want stills and motion work covered by one body.

At 660g with a body measuring 136 x 93 x 95mm, it is a substantial camera. The weight is worth factoring in on long carries, though the body also includes dual card slots.

It uses the Fujifilm X mount, so existing X-series owners can move across without changing lenses.

BrandFujifilm
ModelX-H2
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2022
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 31, 2022
Camera typeMirrorless
Camera size136 x 93 x 95 mm
Camera weight660 g

Optics

81/100
About the Optics

The 40MP APS-C sensor is the defining feature here. It gives you room to crop tightly and still keep detail for large prints, and it is paired with the X-Processor 5.

For action, the camera shoots at up to 15fps, though that figure is a maximum rate rather than a promise of sustained shooting. The 5.76-million-dot electronic viewfinder gives a detailed eye-level view for framing moving subjects.

In-body stabilisation reduces camera shake, so slower handheld shutter speeds become usable for static scenes. It does not freeze subject movement, so a fast shutter still matters for sport or wildlife.

Sensitivity runs from ISO 125 to 12800, and the shutter reaches 1/8000s for freezing motion. With 425 autofocus points available, the system offers many positions to place on a subject.

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
40 MP050
Image resolution
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Image resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution.
7728 x 5152
Sensor type
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The camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality.
CMOS
Sensor size
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The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
23.5 x 15.6
Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
APS-C
Continuous shooting
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The number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode.
15 fps045
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm X
Image processor
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The image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card.
X-Processor 5
Aspect ratio
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The aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3.
3:2
Min ISO
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Refers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image.
12530200
Max ISO
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Refers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise.
128003003280000
Min ISO (expanded)
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Expanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary.
8030200
Max ISO (expanded)
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Expanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary.
512003003280000
Minimum shutter speed
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The minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory.
3044080
Max shutter speed
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The maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries.
800080032000
Autofocus points
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Autofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings.
4250300
In-body stabilisation
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In-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake.
Yes
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
Electronic
Viewfinder dots576000009900000

Video

83/100
About the Video

The X-H2 records 8K video, which gives you serious latitude to reframe or punch in during editing while keeping output sharp. That resolution also places heavy demands on cards and storage.

Frame-rate support includes 360fps for slow-motion work. That is a separate capability from 8K resolution, giving you different options for detail and motion depending on the shot.

A built-in timelapse mode gives you an in-camera option for interval work, which can simplify a sequence when you are already carrying a full stills and video kit.

Files record as MPEG-4 or MOV, so you can choose the container that best suits your editing setup and delivery needs.

Video
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Indicates if this camera is capable of recording video.
Yes
Max video resolution
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The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
8K
Max video format
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Video resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video.
7680 x 4320
Max video frame rate
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How many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect.
360 fps
Timelapse built in
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A built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video.
Yes
Video file format
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Different cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files.
MPEG-4, MOV

Features

85/100
About the Features

The 3-inch TFT screen is a touchscreen with 1.62 million dots and it flips out. That combination helps when you shoot low angles, portraits from the front of the camera, or video solo.

Weather sealing protects the body against dust and moisture, so damp conditions are less of a worry on location.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in for wireless connectivity. There is no GPS, so the camera itself does not tag locations; a phone or external device may still provide tagging.

There is no built-in flash, but an external flash is supported, so you add light only when a scene calls for it.

Builtin flash
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A built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it.
No
External flash
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External flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera.
Yes
GPS
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GPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs.
No
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Screen typeTFT LCD
Touch screen
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Touchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons.
Yes
Screen size3"
Screen dots
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Screen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel.
16200001150001500000
Flip screen
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A flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles.
Yes
Live view
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Live View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens.
Yes
Wi-Fi
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Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices.
Yes

Storage & Battery

79/100
About the Storage & Battery

Two card slots take CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II media, so you can match card choice to the job, whether that is 8K video or 40MP stills.

The NP-W235 battery is rated at 680 shots. A charged spare remains useful for long days away from a charger.

USB charging lets you top the battery up between shoots or while travelling. A charged spare remains useful when continuous work leaves little time to stop.

Memory cardCFexpress Type B, SD (UHS-II Compatible)
Dual memory card slotsYes
Battery typeNP-W235
Battery life
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Approximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take.
680 shots1505000
USB chargingYes