We thoroughly recommend you take a close look at the astounding potential of each camera before making your choice. For now, with the most popular genres in mind, here are the key factors you may wish to consider.<\/p>\n
Landscape<\/h2>\n
Photographing scenic vistas is all about the richest depiction possible. The most successful landscapes transport the viewer, and that means detail is key.<\/p>\n
Both cameras have a lot going for them, including weather resistance, lightweight design and an array of Film Simulations to help craft your landscape scene. That leaves only one deciding factor. The 26-megapixel stacked sensor found inside X-H2S is more than enough for most, but when resolution is the be-all and end-all, X-H2\u2019s 40-megapixel sensor is the highest in the range.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWildlife<\/h2>\n
This genre\u2019s subjects are among the trickiest around. You can spend days searching, without spotting a single photo opportunity. So, when you do come across a stunning creature, documenting it in a split second is vital.<\/p>\n
X-H2 has powerful autofocus performance, and its 20fps burst mode is far faster than most. But outright speed is where X-H2S excels. The camera\u2019s stacked sensor works brilliantly with Zone AF tracking of moving subjects. With animal detection modes and blackout-free 40fps burst, the results are simply phenomenal. With a large buffer, the X-H2S can make over 1000 frames at 30fps.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPortrait<\/h2>\n
When you add the likelihood of producing huge prints to the mix, the X-H2 and its exceptional image quality becomes more appealing than ever. The 40-megapixel stills are high-resolution enough to make significant crops, and give you the flexibility to reframe the image after it\u2019s made. On set, digital zoom puts you 2x closer to your subject, without losing notable quality or redressing an entire scene.<\/p>\n
An extended sensitivity of ISO 64 and fastest shutter speed of 1\/180,000 sec mean bold lighting looks remain on the table, even with the fastest apertures. So, while X-H2S is still capable of gorgeous people pictures, there\u2019s one clear choice for most.<\/p>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStreet<\/h2>\n
In busy street settings, X-H2S\u2019s speed makes it an obvious front runner. Unposed human subjects present plenty of photographic moments that are easily missed. But that\u2019s not all. Due to the extremely fast read speed of the stacked sensor, the X-H2S’s electronic shutter can be used in a wide range of situations where being inconspicuous is key.<\/p>\n
With up to a whole day\u2019s images collected far from home, file size is important. X-H2S\u2019s 26-megapixel images fill less space on a card than the X-H2. The camera also supports the HEIF format, retaining all the quality of X Series\u2019 renowned JPEGs with a 30% cut in size and a higher bit rate.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also a 5.76 million dot EVF, for unblurred and uninterrupted street action. The feather-touch shutter release helps you document the exact right moment, where a burst may not be appropriate. A vari-angle touchscreen increases the subtle approach further.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nVideo<\/h2>\n
Moving pictures are a whole other story entirely, with varying camera spec requirements depending on what\u2019s being recorded. Both X-H2 and X-H2S are capable of recording quality 4:2:2 10-bit footage to an internal SD card, or cinematic 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW externally via HDMI. Recording times are longer than most will ever need, while the gorgeous F-Log2 mode offers 14+ stops of dynamic range. Up to seven stops of IBIS prove perfect for smooth handheld recording.<\/p>\n
But where do they differ? X-H2\u2019s more detailed sensor facilitates 8K resolution at frame rates up to 30p. It also features a new focus meter tool to aid manual focusing. Both suggest more controlled, film-style use. X-H2S is still capable of highly impressive 6.2K footage, and the stacked sensor\u2019s reduced rolling shutter makes it perfect for action. When we also consider its 120p slow-motion clips at 4K and advanced autofocus performance, it\u2019s clear X-H2S lends itself to a documentarian approach.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLearn more about FUJIFILM X-H2<\/a> and X-H2S<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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