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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-H2
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was launched 2 years after the A7R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up against the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7R II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2015More modern by 33 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm X-H1

 A7R II Fujifilm X-H1 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7R II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 has got external dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the A7R II.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7R II is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7R II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R II Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography details
Sony A7R II Street photography details
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
81
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery (310 CIPA)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography info
Sony A7R II Travel photography info
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
bad battery (310 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proof
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R II Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (310 CIPA)
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging features
Sony A7R II Vlogging features
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 399
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lb) 625 gr (1.38 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 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 290 pictures
Style 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 recording 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 Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,300 $2,913