FUJIFILM X-H2 Review
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Our editorial take on the FUJIFILM X-H2
The Fujifilm X-H2 represents a major milestone for the APS-C format, effectively shattering the glass ceiling on resolution. With its 40.2MP sensor, it delivers a level of detail previously reserved for larger, more expensive full-frame systems. This camera is far more than a stills-focused machine, however. By packing in 8K internal ProRes video recording, Fujifilm has created a true hybrid workhorse that confidently challenges the notion that APS-C is a stepping stone format. It’s a bold statement on the power and potential that still exists within this sensor size.
Of course, the X-H2 does not exist in a vacuum. Its primary competitor is its own sibling, the speed-oriented X-H2S. Where the X-H2S offers a stacked sensor for incredible speed and minimal rolling shutter, the X-H2 prioritizes sheer resolving power. This makes the choice clear for potential buyers. If your work involves fast action or demands the cleanest video motion, the X-H2S is the logical choice. But for landscape, portrait, and commercial photographers, or videographers who require an 8K delivery, the X-H2 provides immense capability and value. It’s a professional tool through and through, with excellent ergonomics and pro-level connections like a full-size HDMI port.
- Class-leading 40.2MP resolution, offering incredible detail for an APS-C sensor.
- First APS-C camera capable of internal 8K 30p Apple ProRes recording.
- Excellent build quality and ergonomics, featuring a much-requested full-size HDMI port.
- Impressive feature set and performance for its price point.
- Delivers fantastic image quality with Fujifilm's renowned color science.
- Premium price point places it against some full-frame competitors.
- Slower sensor readout can result in more noticeable rolling shutter compared to the X-H2S.
- Lacks the ultra-fast burst shooting and blackout-free viewfinder of its speed-focused sibling.
- Autofocus, while improved, still trails the top performers in the market.
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About this product
The FUJIFILM X-H2 is a high-resolution mirrorless crop-sensor camera featuring a 40MP BSI sensor. It is capable of 8K 30p, 4K 60p, and FHD 240p 10-bit video recording, and features a 5.76m-Dot OLED electronic viewfinder. The camera includes 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Specs
- Battery
- NP-W235 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh), approx. 720 frames (Economy Mode EVF)
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit
- Raw Video
- External, ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW
- Log Profiles
- F-Log, F-Log 2
- Internal Codecs
- H.265, ProRes (422 HQ, 422, 422 LT)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- FHD 240p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 720 mb/s
- Max Recording Time
- 160 minutes
- Max Video Resolution
- 8K 30p
- Dynamic Range
- 13 stops
- Pixel Shift Multishot
- 160-Megapixel image
- Sensor Type
- APS-C X-Trans 5 BSI Sensor
- Image Processor
- X-Processor 5
- Effective Megapixels
- 40.2 Megapixel (7728 x 5152)
- Launch Price Usd
- 2099.00
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 125-12800
- Continuous Shooting
- 20 fps (electronic shutter), 15 fps (mechanical shutter)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1 sec. Fixed (Bulb mode), 4 sec. to 1/32000 sec. (P mode)
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 15 min. to 1/8000 sec. (S/M mode)
- Viewfinder
- 0.5 inch approx. 5.76m-dot OLED Color Viewfinder, 0.8x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 inch, 1.62m-dot vari-angle LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- FUJIFILM X
- Usb
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
- Hdmi
- Full-size HDMI Type A
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm external microphone
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Card Slots
- 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 7 stops
- Af Points
- 425 phase-detection points
- Af System
- Hybrid AF with Deep Learning AI
- Af Low Light
- -7 EV
- Subject Detection
- AI adaptive algorithm
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