FujiFilm X-H2S vs FujiFilm X-H2S (ES): read noise comparison

The FujiFilm X-H2S was measured at 25 ISO settings from ISO 80 to ISO 51200. Values are Bill Claff's (Photons to Photos) direct measurements from raw files.

At base ISO (160) read noise is 2.53 DN, or 4.7 electrons at the sensor. A second gain (dual gain) kicks in at ISO 500, cutting input-referred read noise by about 1.3 stop. From ISO 3200 up the camera is effectively ISO-invariant: raising ISO further doesn't meaningfully lower shadow noise. Settings above ISO 12800 don't change analog gain (digital push). Full well at base ISO is about 28,483 electrons; unity gain is around ISO 290.

The FujiFilm X-H2S (ES) was measured at 20 ISO settings from ISO 160 to ISO 12800. Values are Bill Claff's (Photons to Photos) direct measurements from raw files.

At base ISO (160) read noise is 3.89 DN. A second gain (dual gain) kicks in at ISO 500, cutting input-referred read noise by about 1.2 stop. From ISO 2500 up the camera is effectively ISO-invariant: raising ISO further doesn't meaningfully lower shadow noise.