Autofocus
You’ll find the same hybrid autofocus system with phase detection and contrast detection points in both cameras. However, the X-H2S has significant improvements. There are up to 425 selectable AF points in a 25 x 17 grid in the Single-point AF mode. You can also set it to 117 points in a 13×9 grid and vary the size of the points. There’s also a Zone AF, which allows the AF points to be selected in 3×3, 5×5, or 7×7 groups, and Wide/Tracking AF!
The X-H2S is the first Fujifilm camera to have a new auto-detection feature. Thanks to the X-Processor 5’s AI deep learning capabilities; the camera can now automatically detect animals, birds, cars, bikes, planes, and trains. That’s not the only new auto feature, though. Fujifilm says it has improved the auto-focus algorithm, making the X-H2S AF system three times faster than on the X-T4, with better eye/face detection than the older model.
Battery Life
Here is another similarity. Both the Fujifilm X-H2S and the X-T4 use the same NP-W235 batteries. However, you can expect a CIPA-rated battery life of up to 720 shots on a single charge in normal mode on the X-H2S (Real-life usage yields an even longer life.) The X-T4 is rated at 500 shots.
Both cameras can be powered or charged via a USB-C connection and have a compatible power bank.
Burst Shooting
The X-H2S, with its X-Processor 5 and stacked sensor, is even faster than the X-T4, which was hailed for its speed when first introduced in 2020.
The XH2S can shoot at 40fps when using the electronic shutter, without any crop, and completely blackout-free vs. the XT4’s 20fps. Both models offer 15fps continuous shooting speed when using the mechanical shutter.
LCD Screen
Both cameras have precisely the same 3″ LCD screen that’s fully articulating, vari-angle and 1.62M-dot resolution. You can rotate the screen, fold it flat, or flip it to the side. It’s highly versatile for shooting photography and videos.
