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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-H2
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed 3 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up against the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2014Fresher by 40 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm X-H1

 A7 II Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7 II 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 comes with outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the A7 II.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7 II is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The newer Fujifilm X-H1 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 II Portrait photography highlights
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography advice
Sony A7 II Street photography advice
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
81
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography details
Sony A7 II Sports photography details
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
bad battery life (310 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (310 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging information
Sony A7 II Vlogging information
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-14 2014-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $1,300 $1,456