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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed around the same time to the A7 III and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades vs the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7 III 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

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

 A7 III Fujifilm X-H1 

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

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7 III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2018Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 features external measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony A7 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the A7 III.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7 III is 61 and 63 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7 III.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Street photography with Sony A7 III
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (610 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
Sony A7 III Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
terrible battery life (310 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
great battery (610 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (610 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging features
Sony A7 III Vlogging features
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 610 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,300 $1,998