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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed 4 years after the A7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades against the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014More modern by 50 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 A7 Fujifilm X-H1 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 provides physical dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the A7.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7 is 61 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X-H1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
79
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (474g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography details
Sony A7 Sports photography details
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (310 shots)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
Sony A7 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery (310 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (310 shots)
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
36
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha A7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-14 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,300 $798