Fujifilm X Series X-H2 Black

Fujifilm X Series X-H2 Black

Fujifilm
85 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black

OM System
77 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Fujifilm X Series X-H2 Black

88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

The Fujifilm X-H2 is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, video capabilities, and reliable performance, making it a strong upgrade from older models like the X-T2 and X-T4. Users appreciate its thoughtful controls, balance with various lenses, and overall value, though some note the autofocus lags behind competitors and low-light performance could be better. The camera's design and functionality have convinced some photographers to switch from full-frame systems, but the learning curve and sparse manual are minor drawbacks.

Pros
  • Exceptional image quality
  • Reliable performance
  • Thoughtful control layout
  • Good balance with lenses
  • Great video capabilities
Cons
  • Lagging autofocus
  • Poor low-light performance
  • Sparse user manual
  • Steep learning curve
  • No cinema RAW formats
👍 Image quality 5
👎 Autofocus 2
👎 Low light performance 1
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Video capabilities 2

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black

75 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

This user switched from the Lumix G9M2 to the OM System OM-1 Mark II for "run and gun" shooting and found it excellent, especially for mountain bike races. They praise its fast sensor readout, highlights exposure mode that improves shadow detail in raw files, and 10-bit video. However, the reviewer notes the lack of a true auto mode and the inability to edit previous forum posts, while also pointing out that custom modes can save configuration changes. The Q&A section contains numerous unanswered questions and a complaint about inaccurate product specs regarding integrated flash and included memory card.

Pros
  • fast sensor readout
  • highlights exposure mode improves shadow detail
  • 10-bit video recording
  • custom modes save configuration changes
  • 2x crop assignable to lens button
Cons
  • no true auto mode
  • cannot edit previous forum posts
  • inaccurate product specs on flash and memory card
👍 Image quality 1
👍 Video capability 1
👍 User experience 1
👎 Auto mode absence 1
👎 Product specs accuracy 1
👍 Customization 1

Scores

Photography
Fujifilm
90
OM System
80
Product Photography
Fujifilm
89
OM System
71
Sports Wildlife
Fujifilm
86
OM System
88
Wedding Events
Fujifilm
88
OM System
85
Video
Fujifilm
80
OM System
76
Beginner
Fujifilm
78
OM System
78
Youtube
Fujifilm
78
OM System
73
Vlogging
Fujifilm
68
OM System
71
Streaming
Fujifilm
71
OM System
69
Travel
Fujifilm
65
OM System
68

Specifications

Fujifilm X Series X-H2OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
Sensor
TypeCMOSCMOS
Sizeaps-cmicro-four-thirds
Megapixels40.20000076293945 MP★20.399999618530273 MP
ISO Range125★200
ProcessorX-Processor 5TruePic X
Autofocus
AF Points
425
1,053
AF TypeSingle AF/ Continuous AF/ MFAuto and Manual Focus
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)15 fps120 fps★
Burst (Electronic)20 fps120 fps★
Max Shutter1/80001/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution8K★4K
4K FPS60 fps60 fps
1080p FPS240 fps240 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecApple ProRes, ProResHQ, ProRes LTH.264, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots5.8M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.00 kg0.51 kg★
Battery Life—520 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓★✗
Bluetooth✓★✗
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIHDMI Type AHDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm X Series X-H2 Black

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm X Series X-H2

Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.

Fujifilm X Series X-H2 Better at:

VideoYoutubePhotographyWedding EventsProduct Photography

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Better at:

TravelVloggingSports Wildlife