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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-H2
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was announced 17 months before the A7R IV making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up versus the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7R IV 

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

 A7R IV Fujifilm X-H1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2018More recent by 17 months
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-H1 A7R IV 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the A7R IV.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7R IV is 61 and 62 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and A7R IV.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will offer you greater detail with its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
88
manual focus
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (670 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery life (310 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
74
good battery life (670 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count high (61MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (670 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging info
Sony A7R IV Vlogging info
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 567
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 665g (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 670 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $1,300 $3,498