The X-H2S is Fujifilm's most ambitious X-series camera yet, and one of its most adaptable. Its AF system isn't always a match for its most extreme burst speeds but with a little tuning it can deliver impressive hit-rates.

Action photography, high-end video shooting

Photographers who don't need its performance features

40fps continuous shooting is seriously impressive; Excellent in-body image stabilisation; Excellent image quality in JPEG and RAW; Video recording a real step up for Fuji;

Filmmakers may need external cooling fan; Costs as much as some full-frame cameras;

The Fujifilm X-H2S demonstrates the impact of switching to a stacked CMOS sensor and boosting processing power. It has enabled Fujifilm to update the subject detection and AF speed significantly and boost the full-resolution continuous shooting speed to 40fps.

40fps continuous shooting with AF, Subject detection at 40fps and during video, 6.2K video

Change in control layout in comparison with the X-H1, Focus mode switch replaced with a button, No dedicated exposure compensation dial

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

26MP APS-C Stacked CMOS sensor with X-Trans color filter pattern; Continuous shooting at up to 40fps with no blackout (15 with mech shutter).; Improved AF tracking and subject recognition AF; 10-bit HEIF output (ideal for true HDR capture); Image stabilization rated at up to 7EV; 6.2K 'open-gate' video from sensor's full 3:2 region; DCI or UHD 4K video from full width, up to 60p; Slow-mo DCI or UHD 4K from up to 120fps capture (with crop); Choice of codecs including ProRes HQ, Std and LT options; F-Log 2 from 14-bit readout gives additional dynamic range; 5.76M dot OLED viewfinder with 0.8x magnification and up to 120fps refresh; CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD slots; Optional cooling fan for longer video capture times; Choice of two optional grips, the VG-XH battery grip and FT-XH file transmitter;

26MP APS-C Stacked CMOS sensor with X-Trans color filter pattern; Continuous shooting at up to 40fps with no blackout (15 with mech shutter).; Improved AF tracking and subject recognition AF; 10-bit HEIF output (ideal for true HDR capture); Image stabilization rated at up to 7EV; 6.2K 'open-gate' video from sensor's full 3:2 region; DCI or UHD 4K video from full width, up to 60p; Slow-mo DCI or UHD 4K from up to 120fps capture (with crop); Choice of codecs including ProRes HQ, Std and LT options; F-Log 2 from 14-bit readout gives additional dynamic range; 5.76M dot OLED viewfinder with 0.8x magnification and up to 120fps refresh; CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD slots; Optional cooling fan for longer video capture times; Choice of two optional grips, the VG-XH battery grip and FT-XH file transmitter;