Cameras


Fujifilm Announces the 40-Megapixel X-H2 and Two Lenses

September 8, 2022

By Theano Nikitas

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Fuji has added another APS-C mirrorless camera to its line-up: the mirrorless X-H2. While the 26-megapixel X-H2S was built for speed at 40fps continuous shooting, the 40-megapixel X-H2 model—with its new BSI CMOS sensor—is designed for resolution and is currently the highest resolution in the X-series line. For image makers, it’s always good to have a choice of cameras that best fit your needs whether it’s detail capture or speed.

The two models are identical in many ways but there are some upgrades in the new model that are worth noting. In addition to the new BSI CMOS sensor, the X-H2 expands the number of Phase Detection AF focus points from 2.16 million to 3.33 million for much broader coverage.

Fujifilm's 40-Megapixel X-H2 camera.
The back of the 40-megapixel X-H2.
The body of the X-H2 T has 79 weather-sealed points for a “high level” of dust and moisture resistance and it is built to withstand use in temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. There’s also one CFexpress Type B card slot and one UHS-II SD card slot. According to Fujifilm. the CFexpress card is needed to reach the highest performance the camera can reach.


Like its sibling, the X-H2, burst shooting is blackout free but (not surprisingly given the sensor’s increased resolution) continuous shooting speed is halved to 20fps. Still, that’s more than sufficient to capture high speed action and the electronic shutter speed has been bumped up 2.5 stops to a 1/180,000 sec (vs. the X-H2S’s 1/32,000 sec). Combine the faster shutter speed with a lower base ISO of 125 (vs. the X-H2S’s base ISO of 160), and there’s no problem shooting under bright sunlight conditions.

Another first for the X-series line is the X-H2’s Pixel Shift Multi-Shot feature—ideal for still life and other static projects. The camera uses its in-body image stabilization to shift the image sensor while capturing 20 images. Download the free Fuji Pixel Shift Combiner software to assemble the images into a 160-megapixel image.

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On the video side, thanks to the new sensor, the X-H2 can record up to 8K movies internally at 30P in 4:2:2 10-bit color. Like the X-H2S, the X-H2 has a heat-dissipating design but there’s an optional fan accessory ($200) for extended recording. The camera also supports a trio of Apple ProRes codecs (ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT). For faster 8K editing, there’s a ProRes Proxy option and to access the best dynamic range (13+ stops), be sure to use the X-H2’s F-Log2 flat picture profile.

Dual card slots are compatible with one CFexpress Type B and one UHS-II SD card. Fuji advises that the former is required for the best video performance.

The 40-megapixel X-H2 is slated to be available at the end of September for an MSRP of $2,000.

Two lenses were also announced at the Fuji X-Summit:

The Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR mid telephoto lens, which is slated to ship late September for an MSRP of $1,000.

The Fujinon GF20-35mm f/4 R WR ultra wide-angle zoom, which is slated to ship in October for an MSRP of $2,500.

For more information on the Fuji X-H2 and the lenses, please visit Fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras