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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-H2
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 4 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades vs the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7R 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2014Fresher by 49 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm X-H1

 A7R Fujifilm X-H1 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7R 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers outer measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony A7R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the A7R.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7R is 61 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7R.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
80
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery (310 CIPA)
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
bad battery (310 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
environment proof
MP count high (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (310 shots)
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
36
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition in class (465g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-14 2014-02-13
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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lbs) 465 grams (1.03 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 310 photos 340 photos
Form of battery 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 feature 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 Single
Launch cost $1,300 $1,898