Fujifilm X-H2S Review - One of the best hybrid cameras ever made?

The much anticipated Fujifilm X-H2S final review is here! We've spent weeks testing the first X-Mount camera with a stacked sensor and got some very interesting results. Find out more by watching now!

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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Displays
1:42 - Buffer
3:14 - Readout speed
4:13 - Image quality
5:35 - Autofocus
8:26 - Video performance
13:16 - Compared to
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[ancaagn]

9:51 the mini-tragedy in the background is more compelling than the video performance tbh

[adnan_velic]

The 14bit readout is only available at frame rates of 30 and under. I shot 4K 24fps yesterday and I was blown away at the amount of dynamic range and overall quality of the image. It’s like the camera switches into a mini ARRI. Absolutely underrated and needs to be discussed more!

[henrahmagix]

I still don't understand how you nail "Welcome back DPReview TV viewers" every single time 🤯

[gregpantelides]

May I just say that the composition at 34 seconds is truly lovely. The way the intersection of leading lines draw the viewer's eye to Chris is simply brilliant. Well done, Jordan Drake. ;-)

[Ootini]

Shout out to the kid falling and loosing his ballon @9:54 but then getting it back later! 😂

[blakerichards]

I own the Fujifilm X-H2s. I've been a pro photographer my whole life, 66 years. I would not trade this camera for any other camera in the world. I had a Fujifilm XT4 and Canon R7, and sold them both, after testing the 3 in open shade, sun light, and low light. Fujifilm X-H2s was the best of all in all situations. I like it so much; I bought a second one.

[the_average_backpacker]

Reviews like this are the most helpful of any reviews out there - first looks really don't tell us much, but after a whole year? That's a legit review - especially since the camera body market has a similar ownership time cycle to automobiles. People buy used or last year's models a lot - and they keep them for years. Thanks for the really helpful contribution!

[Kingjay]

It’s not the camera for me but it gets me very excited for what’s coming next. I love my XT-4 and I’m looking forward what the next version of that is going to be.

[christophkuenster]

I‘ve owned the X-H2s for almost a month now and it is by far the greatest hybrid camera experience I‘ve ever had. Beats the R6 and the A7IV easily even though they‘re both great cameras. I still can‘t get my head around how Fuji managed to make this camera this great and how much bang for your buck you‘re getting. I don‘t mean like: „Yeah, it‘s great considering its price.“ but more like „What, how is it possible that this thing is sub 3k?“
It’s simply a great piece of tech.

[mortenthorpe]

Have the X-H2S, using it exclusively for stills… amazing camera, and quite well focuses on birds in those scenarios, even in flight

[tailingloopproduction]

I got mine like a month ago and it’s a really nice option for me. I use a gfx100s for my professional work shooting interior and landscape. I used the x-h2s on a flyfishing video job and it was such a great experience using it. I got big hands so the x-t series always felt a bit small for me. But x-h2s with the deep grip just fits.

[toburton]

Your best FujiFilm review to date. Thank You

[blueridge]

Excellent review as always. Only 18 days until we get to see the X-H2 and the new 40mpx sensor. Can’t wait to learn about the differences between that sensor and the 26mpx stacked sensor in the X-H2S. Hopefully you guys are testing a prepro X-H2 as I type this! I love it when you post those surprise hands-on videos right after the official announcement.

[dver]

Just picked up this camera and have no regrets! Paired with my XF 56 f1.2, the portraits I'm getting are amazing.

[kylehessling]

Bottom right corner of the frame at 9:53, there's a kid in the background with a kite who trips and faceplants so hard! What a subtle comedic insertion by Jordan and Chris!

[jefonyx]

The sound quality on the river side take is insane, I mean, full blowing river, full wind....cristal clear voice...

[StraitjacketWillie]

I'm sure this will sound laughable to most professional photographers/videographers, but I love Fuji for how they attempt to retain as much of an analog feel as possible in a digital platform. I get it, that can rapidly turn pretentious and vapid, but I personally, in a subjective way, enjoy shooting both video and photo on Fuji more than any other platform. Their film simulations and dial configurations make it so much more enjoyable to focus on the image in the moment and less on how one can change things later on via editing. Combine that with the specs and price point of this camera, and I can't wait to eventually upgrade from my X-S10. Great review, thanks!

[brynocerouss]

I've been really impressed by Fujifilm cameras less the autofocus (I've only used a handful of their cameras, but the images that come out are just so. dang. pretty). It seems like this camera is a huge step forward for them, which is awesome! I don't think I'll sell my main Sony camera, but I would definitely keep this camera in mind if I did.

As always, thanks for the great review!

[CMVFactory]

After the release of XH2S, I took more than 10 videos, and I agree with the DP review. Great works with Tamron 17-70. I want to test 12bit raw, but I'm curious about how it is different from the internal recording.

[BarnabasTYT]

Beautiful Calgary’s summer :D the weather is so so good