Fuji XH2s vs XT4: Most CINEMATIC Camera?

Today we compare the new Fujifilm X-H2s vs the X-T4 for vlogging, youtube production in studio, video portraits etc. Has the color science changed? Dynamic range in flog vs flog2. Skin tones and white balance changes. Stabilization and autofocus. Compare the Zeiss Touit 12mm f2.8 vs the Fuji 8-16mm f2.8 @12mm. Who's the vlog king? I think Fuji XH2s is more like a cinema camera, they went for a softer look, more even skin tones, and more dynamic range for color grading. XT4 looks so similar though, you might not notice a difference unless you're a professional colorist.

If you buy today's gear through my affiliate links, the Fuji Assassins will stop assassinating Fuji's smartest and most creative executives allowing the XH2 to outperform the XH2s in video making me cry myself to vlogging sleep.

[cameraconspiracies]

If you buy today's gear through my affiliate links, the Fuji Assassins will stop assassinating Fuji's smartest and most creative executives allowing the XH2 to outperform the XH2s in video making me cry myself to vlogging sleep.

[RandumbTech]

Watching someone struggle with buyer remorse in real time is wildly entertaining. I’m not even sure why, it just is. I’d give it MAX 2 more weeks before the X-H2s is up for sale. Great content as always!!

[xorrior]

Thank you for all this Fuji love! Keep basking us in those Fuji colors! The XT4 remains one of the best deals out right now! 4k 60fps 10-bit color at up to 200mbps with Eterna is so good! Good flip-screen, stab and weight, lens aren't too big or expensive, the perfect sensor-size, cheaper than full-frame... so good!

[thissidetowardscreen]

XT4 with a gimbal, image stabe off... would be better than the XH2s.... I kept thinking the XT4 was the better look 90% of the time. I feel for your buyer's remorse! Only slight improvements does not make it worth the money you spent! You gave them a pretty fair comparison.

[curtcreative]

I shot Fuji for years and most recently had the X-H1. I was holding out for the X-H2S, but after much thought I decided to leave Fuji for the Lumix S5. Glad I did!

[ActionXander]

I feel like... The XT-4 was just better overall. The XT-4 would be the superior camera if they somehow gave it perfect auto-focusing especially for in-studio videos.

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The skin tone was a little better on the camera that happend to use the Zeiss (less magenta) for some reason. Other than that, no difference.

[gunnng]

I picked the XT-4 in the opening blind camera test. I was sure it was the XH-2S. No comment. 🤐

[RamonLinares]

They look very similar to me. I'll keep my X-T3 for now.

[ghostapi]

The white balance conspiracy video is going to be complicated to make because the lens has a big impact on the white balance. If the camera is looking through warmer tinted glass the white balance is going to need to be cooler to compensate. You can clearly see it in this video since you set the WB manually. The Zeiss glass is quite a bit warmer than the fuji lens.

[htoddgriffin]

I haven't found a camera that is consistently more cinematic than the Panasonic G85. It's amazing in every way, and so lifelike the images almost appear to be breathing.

[lpmriverin]

Well, that's the last we going to see out of that camera (I found your ad on Kijiji), I totally agree with your decision Kasey, the XT4 is just either best or equal on most of your tests. I hope you find a buyer quick, and thank you for your sacrifice!

[Nolorfin]

DPReview just published a test where they found the XH2S sacrifices some IQ (worse noise performance) for speed (AF and rolling shutter).

[absolu]

I am noticing a bit of a greener cast in the XH2s shadows, I thought at first it might have been the lens but found out the same happened when you did switched the lens. It would be curious to see how both cameras are managing auto white balance comparatively.
My XT4 is showing more purple in cloudy weather in auto white balance (I believe that most camera do to), which is fixed by manually selecting the right white balance setting.
I am glad your channel exist!

[rexnor]

I honestly think the digital stabilisation looks better on the XH2S. Less warpy, but could be the lens too.

[bhdrersy]

I was here to decide to go for XH2s after my XT4. Now as i can see so far there is no need to move around to spend more money for less sharp images in photography. Autofocus and video specs didn't impress me at all. Thanks for sharing this video and saving my money back. I like your sense of humor while you are touching pro points in your comparements. 🎶☕👍

[truckernige]

hi Kasey, the XT4 wins hands down in every respect. nuff said.

[Rufus-OG]

You should change the name of the channel to ‘Camera Buying Remorse’. You’ve almost gone full circle so I agree it’s time to start again with the Panny boy 😀

[NorthBorneoLights]

I'll be honest I haven't been able see any difference at all in the comparisons in any of the last 4 videos but I enjoy them all the same

[kentm]

In every shot at every speed, the XT4 is more appealing to me, except maybe classic neg. Looking forward to when you sell the XH2s and buy an R7