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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 Autofocus Comparison – Canon R6 is BEATEN and Nikon is CAUGHT

We should keep in mind one thing:

The Fujifilm X-H2S is still in pre-production.

Fujifilm engineers are constantly and restlessly fine tuning, adjusting, tweaking, correcting, improving the firmware until almost the last day before it will ship to customers in mid-July.

This means: whoever tested the camera in the last few weeks, was actually playing around with a potentially buggy camera, and indeed some reviewers notices some bugs here and there (and reported them to Fujifilm).

But this also means, we can’t really make any conclusions about this camera in regards to IBIS, autofocus, image quality and what not.

The fact that it is just pre-production was highlighted also by Taylor Jackson in his Fujifilm X-H2S coverage, and yet, he seems to be impressed already by its autofocus, so much so that he says it is noticeably better than on his Canon EOS R6 and very likely on par with his Nikon Z9.

So why do I share this review in a dedicated article?

Well, because so far it is the only review I have found where a guy actually tests the X-H2S side by side with other cameras, meaning under the same conditions, same light, same subject, same everything. And we can actually see the different cameras tracking stuff side by side.

So what are his findings? Let’s find out in the summary and videos down below

  • The Fujifilm X-H2S picked up subjects at significantly further distances than his Canon EOS R6
  • he was not expecting it, but autofocus is fast, sticky and confident
  • you can see the eye AF picking up the eye even through dark sunglasses
  • a quick test with a person running towards the camera at 40fps – all images were in focus
  • Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-H2S
  • he is impressed by how far eye and in general human detection works on the X-H2S
  • at far distances the Canon goes around focusing on various stuff. Fujifilm sticks on the person
  • Fujifilm camera more accurate autofocus than Canon R6
  • then he went to Island to photograph Puffins, and the camera detects their face
  • he shows 2 people very very far away on an endless beach, and the X-H2S picks up their faces (which is really just a few pixels on the screen)
  • Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Indoors AF tracking
  • in short: the X-H2S wins

He also shared a Fujifilm X-H2s wedding photography Behind the Scenes video, which I will also share down below.

In the wedding video he compares it to the Nikon Z9 (which he has used really a lot) for indoors wedding photography. Here are his findings:

  • the Fujifilm X-H2S gets very very close if not on par with the Nikon Z9
  • it’s crazy to say it’s on par considering the Fujifilm camera is half the price of the Nikon Z9
  • Reasons to get it for wedding: physical size of Fuji kits, costs a lot less than other stacked sensor cameras, great color sciences (but this one is subjective)
  • he will compare it to the Canon R3 in a later video (and FujiRumors will report about it)

But again, it’s pre-production. So don’t take anything here as the final verdict.


10 Things You Might Have Missed: Fujifilm X-H2 40MP X-Trans, September X Summit, Overheating Drama Ends, Crazy X-H2S Video Dynamic Range and More

What an event! What a day! And how much stuff to digest!

Now, the main specs of this camera are known. But going through the various video coverage, I’d like to highlight a few things that given the massive amount of information some might have missed.

All you read below can be found in the videos of our live blog coverage.

Fujifilm X-H2 40 MP is X-Trans

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X Summit Americas

We had a fantastic start in this day thanks to:

But the party continues with The Fuji Guys, who are now startin the “X Summit Americas After Event“. We will cover it live here on FujIRumors.

Summary

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Fujifilm X Summit Starts NOW – WATCH LIVE on FujiRumors (with HUGE Surprises)

Fujifilm X Summit – LIVE COVERAGE
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Fujifilm X Summit – The Full Coverage Live!

CEO Talks

  • the Fujifilm CEO talks and says he is proud of Fujifilm’s camera business
  • Fujifilm understood the potential of digital cameras very early
  • X-Pro1 in 2012 was the first X series MILC camera

5th generation stacked sensor and X-Processor 5

  • stacked sensor 4x times than previous generation model
  • visible improvement in high speed bursts and hisgh speed movie
  • smoother viewfinder
  • faster AF
  • speed and mobility is most appropiate for APS-C format
  • APS-C is good balance between IQ and size
  • ultra fast processing processor
  • 30x times faster processing than 1st generation processor
  • allows for great video codecs and also HEIF
  • X-Processor 5: speed, power and intelligence

Fujifilm X-H2S

  • Fujifilm cooperated with many photographer to develop the Fujifilm X-H2S
  • 40fps with AF and AE
  • X-Trans Vreads out 120fps, allowing for constant AF and AE adjustments in burst shooting
  • new AF algorithm
  • AI Processing deep AI technology with subject detection (object and animal tracking)
  • outstanding AF performance
  • viewfinder provides ideal field of view
  • best EVF in history of X series: 0.8x magnification, 120fps refresh rate, 5,76 dots, all optical elements with aspherical lenses. Clear images even if pupil position is not in the center (not in the specs sheet, but visible in real life use)
  • 7 stops IBIS: minute noise has been carefully eliminated
  • no need of gimbal
  • 6K30p and 4/120p. Huge load on processor. But X-Processor 5 makes it possible
  • CFexpress Type B
  • 14+ stops of dynamic range in F-Log 2
  • External cooling accessory
  • sharing files via Ethernet in Grip
  • remote Rec Function, to use the router as a hub, so you can control X_HH2S via tablet (WiFi or Ethernet). You can control all camera settings and share settings with other cameras
  • X-H2S has a mode dial, sub-LCD on top panel and vary-angle LCD. Great for hybrid use
  • shutter release button with built-in leaf spring
  • “H” stands for Heavy Duty
  • they tested it in different scenarios. -10 degrees is differnt in a lab over a snowy mountain.

Lenses

  • XF150-600 longest lens in Fujifilm X system for sports and wildlife
  • accepts teleconverters
  • temperature changes can have impact on optical system
  • Matt silver prevents the lens hous to be affected by temperature chanes
  • lens barrel and internal structure are made by magnesium, aluminion and plastic
  • 1605 grams only
  • internal zoom structure
  • 0.15 seconds focus speed thanks to linear motor. Fastest focusing speed
  • X-H2S has small pixel pitch
  • XF150-600 must be designed to resolve resultion
  • 4 super ED and 3 ED lenses. Total of 24 elements
  • made in Japan
  • XF18-120mmF4
  • compact design
  • can handle any scene and subject with unique video features. Developed to cover video and stills
  • focus must not change during focus, and XF18-120 succeeds in this
  • Smoothness of zoom, focus and aperture
  • fast focus and smooth zoom and aperture

Lens Roadmap

  • XF56mm F1.2 MKII
  • XF30mm F2.8 Macro
  • XF8mm F3.5

Availability

  • X-H2S in July
  • XF150-600 in July
  • XF18-120 in September

Fujifilm X-H2 high resolution

  • 40MP HR (R for resolution) and 26MP HS (S for speed)
  • not stacked but fast
  • 40 MP is X-Trans
  • ultra high image quality
  • Fujifilm X-H2 40MP for ultra high quality images
  • more details about the X-H2 in X summit in September
  • X-H2S and X-H2 will be the first cameras using new sensor

Pre-Orders

LEAKED: This is the PRICE of the Fujifilm X-H2S

Fujifilm X-H2S

After our leak that the Fujifilm X-H2S will cost “more than the high resolution Fujifilm X-H2“, my perception was that most people speculated for the price of the Fujifilm X-H2s to go well beyond $2,500.

But I am happy to report that, according to our trusted sources, the price in US Dollar for the Fujifilm X-H2S will be of $2,499!

You gotta love that affordable APS-C system ;)

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RUMOR: Fujifilm X-H2 with 40MP will be More Affordable than Fujifilm X-H2S with 26MP

One of the big questions regarding the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-H2 is how much they will cost.

Well, these are crazy times with the inflation going nuts, so to give a precise price now, especially on the Fujifilm X-H2, which will come only after the X-H2s, is not very easy, considering that Fujifilm has still enough time to make up its mind on the final price.

But here is what we can say for certain. According to our information:

  • we confirm that price of the 40MP Fujifilm X-H2 will be “below $2,500
  • we can now say with 100% certainty that the 26MP Fujifilm X-H2S will cost MORE than the 40MP Fujifilm X-H2

In short: speed will cost you more than resolution!

We remind you that the Fujifilm X-H2S will have a stacked sensor, whereas the Fujifilm X-H2 won’t be stacked.

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EXCLUSIVE: Fujifilm X-H2 with 40MP STACKED or NOT STACKED Sensor? Here is the ANSWER!

Wherever I went on Forums, on YouTube or websites over the past few months, pretty much everywhere people said: the high resolution Fujifilm X-H2 will have a stacked sensor.

And I see where this comes from, as there is a 43MP stacked APS-C BSI sensor offered by Sony.

But here on FujiRumors we never shared any rumor regarding the high resolution X-H2 having a stacked sensor, so much so that we even published an article called “10 X-H2 rumors FR has never shared“, to make sure FujiRumors is not associated with such rumors, making clear we do not know if the X-H2 has a stacked sensor or not.

But today things change.

Today we can give you the answer: the 40 Megapixel Fujifilm X-H2 will NOT have a stacked sensor!

We remind you that the full announcement of the Fujifilm X-H2 high resolution is expected only after the full announcement of the 26MP stacked sensor Fujifilm X-H2S.

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Today you save big on a lot of SD cards and Western Digital storage at Amazon US (Clic here to see the full list of deals)

The same deals run at BHphoto too (Click here).

The deals include rebates on SanDisk CFexpress Type B cards, which will work fine with the upcoming Fujifilm X-H2S.

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FUJIFILM X Summit Announced for May 31 at 9AM EST: Fujifilm X-H2S (but not X-H2), XF150-600mmF5.6-8 (but not 56mmF1.2II) and More

Fujifilm X Summit on May 31: Fuji's official teaser does not display the X-H2S, but FR added it because we are sure it will come
Fujifilm X Summit on May 31: Fuji’s official teaser does not display the X-H2S, but FR added it because we are sure it will come

For FujiRumors readers this does not come surprising, as we told you already on April 15 that Fujifilm will have an X summit on May 31.

Well, now Fujifilm has made it official and unveiled to the world that the Fujifilm X Summit will be held on May 31 at:

  • 9AM New York Time
  • 3PM Berlin Time

No further details, but thanks to FujiRumors we have a list of gear Fujifilm plans to launch in 2022.

What will surely come is the Fujifilm X-H2S, and very likely also the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8, as this is just the perfect companion for the ultra fast 26MP stacked sensor Fujifilm X-H2S.

What will NOT be fully announced are the high resolution Fujifilm X-H2 (it will come later), the XF56mmF1.2II and maybe also other gear in the list below.

And of course, X summits often include some surprises that have never been rumored before, and Fujifilm also likes to show mock-ups of upcoming gear on such events.

So definitely stay tuned on FujiRumors, where we will have a massive live blog with LIVE STREAM INCLUDED!

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LEAKED: Fujifilm X-H2S New Image Shows MCS Switch is Gone in Favor of FN Button

FujiRumors was able to get its hands on another leaked image of the Fujifilm X-H2S. The image is available only here at FujiRumors.

The image is clear enough to see that the classic MCS switch in front of the camera is gone, replaced by a button that will most likely work as an FN button.

So, while I am happy that the D-Pad has survived on the X-H2S, I am less happy about the removal of the MCS switch.

If I have to see it positively, having the MCS switch replaced by a FN button (which you can assign to have the same function of the MCS switch), makes sure that you’ll never inadvertently move the lever.

But the MCS switch is one of those little tactile touches I love on my Fujifilm cameras.

But again, there is now an FN button on the same position, which you can assign to work as MCS switch.

At least that real estate on the front left of the camera won’t remain empty wasted space, but will be an FN button there.

Down below the X-H2 and X-H2S rumors recap including the links to more leaked images.

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X-ProF, (Re)designing the Perfect Camera :: Fujifilm X-T5 Wishlist :: X80 with 40mm Lens :: Fujifilm GFX 50R II :: FR-Readers Wishlist Corner

FR-Readers Wishlist Corner

Here is another roundup of wishlist shared by the FR-community to me via email at fujirumor@gmail.com.

Previous Wishlist Episodes:

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