What is the point of the X-H2, why not just put the features in an XPr0-3 or XT-5?

[dellaaa]

I don't see the reasoning behind the new X-H2. I have a XPro2 and XT2 (which I really like), what would be the downside behind putting IBIS and such in the existing XPro and XT lines?

II believe the build quality of those two lines is excellent (for Fuji's advanced amateur audience) and the dials are a real distinctive positive feature. So what's the benefit?

 

[Uncle Ricoh]

I don't see the reasoning behind the new X-H2. I have a XPro2 and XT2 (which I really like), what would be the downside behind putting IBIS and such in the existing XPro and XT lines?

II believe the build quality of those two lines is excellent (for Fuji's advanced amateur audience) and the dials are a real distinctive positive feature. So what's the benefit?

The X-T4 already does have IBIS, so that leaves the X-Pro line as the only one of the three to not have IBIS. My guess is they will put it in the X-Pro4.

There is already a pretty massive thread on the X-H2 and what people think will make it unique and worthy of a higher price tag. https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/65584079

 

[Krummj]

I fully expect the XT-5 and X-Pro4 to have some of the X-H2 features. But the X-H2 will be more of a large pro-style video oriented camera with an extra rugged build and more resistance to overheating, I suspect. It might not sell in huge numbers, but it is a good testing ground for new tech.

 

[Jerry-astro]

I don't see the reasoning behind the new X-H2. I have a XPro2 and XT2 (which I really like), what would be the downside behind putting IBIS and such in the existing XPro and XT lines?

II believe the build quality of those two lines is excellent (for Fuji's advanced amateur audience) and the dials are a real distinctive positive feature. So what's the benefit?

Your question really has no answer since there is not a solid spec out and available for the X-H2. There are any number of possible features and enhancements that might make it nicely differentiated from the X-Tn line. Absent that, we’re all guessing. Better to ask that question once some real specs are available.

 

[Samuraidog]

I don't see the reasoning behind the new X-H2. I have a XPro2 and XT2 (which I really like), what would be the downside behind putting IBIS and such in the existing XPro and XT lines?

II believe the build quality of those two lines is excellent (for Fuji's advanced amateur audience) and the dials are a real distinctive positive feature. So what's the benefit?

Your question really has no answer since there is not a solid spec out and available for the X-H2. There are any number of possible features and enhancements that might make it nicely differentiated from the X-Tn line. Absent that, we’re all guessing. Better to ask that question once some real specs are available.

I would imagine that we will soon get a slow drip of rumors about the upcoming X-H2. My guess is that we will basically know nearly all the key specs by the end of December. Just a guess though.

 

[jli_jon]

To answer your question, and it is just my opinion and of course a guess, I think the X-H2 differentiates itself as a larger, gripped, body for either video (as one person above said) or sports). Sort of like how the recently announced nikon Z9, sony A9, sort of are trying to do.

 

[JayPhizzt]

I don't see the reasoning behind the new X-H2. I have a XPro2 and XT2 (which I really like), what would be the downside behind putting IBIS and such in the existing XPro and XT lines?

II believe the build quality of those two lines is excellent (for Fuji's advanced amateur audience) and the dials are a real distinctive positive feature. So what's the benefit?

The X-Tx line already has IBIS(X-T4). The X-Pro line doesn't have IBIS yet, but I'm sure the X-Pro4 will have it.

A few things that differentiates the X-Hx line with the X-Tx/X-Pro lines are the bigger grip, the top display and the superior build quality and weather sealing.

 

[dellaaa]

Add a grip to the XT4 and what is the REAL difference between that and the X-H? Build quality? The XT4 is a very well built camera.

The cameras are soooooo close I don't really see the point of the two lines, but then again, I hate Kool Aid (Flavor Aid actually).

 

[forest dream]

I don't see the reasoning behind the new X-H2. I have a XPro2 and XT2 (which I really like), what would be the downside behind putting IBIS and such in the existing XPro and XT lines?

 

[Rumle]

Add a grip to the XT4 and what is the REAL difference between that and the X-H? Build quality? The XT4 is a very well built camera.

The cameras are soooooo close I don't really see the point of the two lines, but then again, I hate Kool Aid (Flavor Aid actually).

It's build is good. But it's not as study as day a Nikon/canon Pro body or such. That's one great reason to make the xh2

 

[baobob]

I own a XH1 and a XT3

I much prefer the body of the XH1 better built and IMO better ergonomy, better with heavy big lenses too

That is the point

 

[Jerry-astro]

I don't see the reasoning behind the new X-H2. I have a XPro2 and XT2 (which I really like), what would be the downside behind putting IBIS and such in the existing XPro and XT lines?

II believe the build quality of those two lines is excellent (for Fuji's advanced amateur audience) and the dials are a real distinctive positive feature. So what's the benefit?

Your question really has no answer since there is not a solid spec out and available for the X-H2. There are any number of possible features and enhancements that might make it nicely differentiated from the X-Tn line. Absent that, we’re all guessing. Better to ask that question once some real specs are available.

I would imagine that we will soon get a slow drip of rumors about the upcoming X-H2. My guess is that we will basically know nearly all the key specs by the end of December. Just a guess though.

That would be great, though my guess is that it might take a bit longer than that to see anything that one might regard as definitive, assuming the launch timing is well into next year, as rumored. If I were a product line manager at Fujifilm right now, I'd want to keep those detailed specs pretty well quiet until they were closer to launch. There's always a fine line between building anticipation and "showing your cards" too early. What they don't want to do is to encourage people to delay purchases that they might otherwise be willing to make sooner (e.g. X-T4 now vs. X-H2 later).

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[forest dream]

I own a XH1 and a XT3

I much prefer the body of the XH1 better built and IMO better ergonomy, better with heavy big lenses too

That is the point.

Are you mean prefer Nikon Z9 like APS-C (stacked sensor with true dual pivoting screen) but built-with Titanium especially Titanium retro dials?

 

[Batdude]

Add a grip to the XT4 and what is the REAL difference between that and the X-H? Build quality? The XT4 is a very well built camera.

That is the big question many of us have been discussing and we don’t know what Fuji is going to do with the new XH2, BUT, what we do know is that it (has) to be very different from the XT5, once that comes out. If there is no major different besides the grip then the price/value of the XH2 is going to plummet again after 1 1/2 year. That is going to upset a lot of people and we just don’t see Fuji making that same mistake twice. It just wouldn’t make any sense. So I agree with you.

The cameras are soooooo close I don't really see the point of the two lines, but then again, I hate Kool Aid (Flavor Aid actually).

Exactly and at this point we just don’t have any clue what the new XH2 is going to be and have in it.

 

[JT26]

Fuji need a Pro camera… which is the H1. The H1 came out before the XT3….

When the X-H2 comes out I am sure it’ll blow the socks off the X-T4 from a spec standpoint. With a higher res sensor Better built, larger battery, nicer grip, easier to dissipate heat for better video spec, more room for better sealing.

This spec will then trickle down into the lower spec stuff a year or so later… and then repeat. Like every other camera brand, or tech brand

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[Batdude]

Fuji need a Pro camera… which is the H1. The H1 came out before the XT3….

The XH1 was never a Pro camera with a soso AF. A Pro camera needs to be a little bigger with much higher quality buttons spread thru the body. Some of the buttons on the XH1 are really tiny and toyish like. I hope the H2 is an entirely different beast otherwise as others have said, what’s the point.

When the X-H2 comes out I am sure it’ll blow the socks off the X-T4 from a spec standpoint. With a higher res sensor Better built, larger battery, nicer grip, easier to dissipate heat for better video spec, more room for better sealing.

This spec will then trickle down into the lower spec stuff a year or so later… and then repeat. Like every other camera brand, or tech brand

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[marco1974]

They are different bodies. You may prefer one over the other. Neither is "better".

M.

 

[baobob]

The built of the XH1 is just better than XT3 including the black paint, better grip also

 

[KAAMBIC]

I don't see the reasoning behind the new X-H2. I have a XPro2 and XT2 (which I really like), what would be the downside behind putting IBIS and such in the existing XPro and XT lines?

II believe the build quality of those two lines is excellent (for Fuji's advanced amateur audience) and the dials are a real distinctive positive feature. So what's the benefit?

It appears the XSxx line is the budget video spec, the XHx line is the pro video. XTx is pro hybrid and XTxx is budget hybrid. X-Prox is pro stills oriented, XEx is budget. I think they want to design the body, shape ect to suit a certain use case, and the XH2 design is more towards video which is very different than the X-Pro design.

 

[JayPhizzt]

Add a grip to the XT4 and what is the REAL difference between that and the X-H? Build quality? The XT4 is a very well built camera.

The cameras are soooooo close I don't really see the point of the two lines, but then again, I hate Kool Aid (Flavor Aid actually).

I still prefer the grip on the X-H1.

The X-Tx cameras indeed have great build quality, but the X-H line is even better in that regard.

Also, the X-Tx cameras have an exposure compensation dial while the X-H line has a top display instead.

The shutter button is also different.

I'm sure there will be more things on the X-H2 that will differentiate it from the X-Tx line, though.