The Fujifilm X-H2S is a 26.1MP APS-C camera that features two memory card slots. One slot supports CFexpress Type B memory cards and the second slot supports SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II / UHS-I) cards, an external SSD drive is also supported.
For the CFexpress Type B cards capacities up to 2TB are supported. SD cards support capacities of between 1-2GB, SDHC cards support 4-32GB and SDXC cards support 64GB-2TB.
We would recommend using a CFexpress Type B card as your primary card and an SDXC UHS-II card for backups, this will help to increase continuous shooting times. We also recommend formatting the cards in-camera before first use.
Recommended CFexpress Type B Cards
Our top 10 recommended CFexpress Type B cards based on speed and reliability for the Fujifilm X-H2S are:
| CFexpress Type B Memory Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Rating | CFexpress Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delkin Devices BLACK 4.0 | 3200 MB/s | 3600 MB/s | VPG400 | 4.0 |
| Lexar Professional DIAMOND Series | 1700 MB/s | 1900 MB/s | VPG400 | 2.0 |
| SanDisk PRO-CINEMA | 1500 MB/s | 1700 MB/s | VPG400 | 2.0 |
| Nextorage NX-B2 PRO Series | 3600 MB/s | 3900 MB/s | VPG400 | 4.0 |
| Delkin Devices POWER G4 | 1700 MB/s | 1780 MB/s | NA | 2.0 |
| Angelbird AV Pro SE | 850 MB/s | 1785 MB/s | NA | 2.0 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD Series | 1500 MB/s | 1750 MB/s | NA | 2.0 |
| Lexar Professional SILVER Series | 1300 MB/s | 1750 MB/s | NA | 2.0 |
| ProGrade Digital 4.0 Gold | 3000 MB/s | 3400 MB/s | NA | 4.0 |
| ProGrade Digital 4.0 Iridium | 3000 MB/s | 3550 MB/s | VPG400 | 4.0 |
All of the CFexpress Type B memory cards listed above have been confirmed as supported by Fujifilm.
Recommended UHS-II SDXC Cards
Our top 10 recommended UHS-II SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Fujifilm X-H2S are:
| UHS-II Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delkin Devices BLACK | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices Power | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Angelbird AV PRO SD (MK2) | 280 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Nextorage NX-F2PRO | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Sony SF-G Tough | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 2000X | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| OWC Atlas Ultra | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 1800x | 210 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| Nextorage NX-F2SE Series | 100 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
All of the UHS-II memory cards listed above have been confirmed as supported by Fujifilm.
FAQs
How many images can be stored on a 64GB card?
The number of images that can be stored on a 64GB memory card in the X-H2S varies based on the image type that you are recording in. The following values are approximate because file size varies with the scene being shot:
- JPEG Fine: 4080
- JPEG Normal: 6040
- RAW Uncompressed: 1090
- RAW Lossless Compressed: 1990
- RAW Compressed: 2760
How many minutes of video can be recorded on a 64GB card?
When recording in 4k 2160 you can record approximately 80 minutes of video. Shots over one hour in length will be split across multiple files without interruption.
Is a V90 rated UHS-II SDXC card required for video?
If you want to shoot in a video format with a bitrate of 720 Mbps and record to an SD card then yes a V90 rated UHS-II SDXC card would be required. For bitrates of 360 Mbps and lower a V60 rated card will work.
Is a VPG400 rated CFexpress card required for video?
No. The VPG400 certification simply guarantees a minimum sustained write performance of 400 MB/s. This is a paid certification and not all manufacturers choose to pay and instead list their sustained write speeds which for CFexpress Type B cards are normally well above the minimum 90 MB/s for recording internally at bitrates of 720 Mbps.
Are CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards compatible with the X-H2S?
Yes, the X-H2S is compatible with CFexpress 4.0 cards because the 4.0 standard is backward compatible with 2.0. Unfortunately in-camera there is no speed benefit to using a 4.0 card over a 2.0 card because the X-H2S memory bus does not support the faster 4.0 speeds. Where you will see a benefit is when copying files from your memory card to your computer, with a 4.0 card this can be up to twice as fast compared to a 2.0 card when using a CFexpress 4.0 Type B compatible reader.
What is the difference between CFexpress Type B 2.0 and 4.0?
The main difference is speed. CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards utilize the PCIe Gen 4 bus which delivers twice the bandwidth (up to 4 GB/s) compared to CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards that utilize the PCIe Gen 3 bus (up to 2 GB/s).
CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards are backward compatible with CFexpress 2.0 devices, meaning a 4.0 card will work in a 2.0 camera or reader, but the performance will be limited to CFexpress 2.0 speeds. Similarly, a CFexpress 2.0 card will perform at its peak in a CFexpress 4.0 device.
Where can you find the Fujifilm X-H2S specifications?
Full specifications for the Fujifilm X-H2S can be found on Fujifilm's website.
