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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was brought out 19 months prior to the A9 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades against the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-H1

 A9 II Fujifilm X-H1 
AnnouncedOctober 2019February 2018Fresher by 19 months
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 A9 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 enjoys external 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) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A9 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the A9 II.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and A9 II is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older Fujifilm X-H1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A9 II Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
Sony A9 II Sports photography information
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (690 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
Sony A9 II Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
73
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A9 II Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (310 shots)
86
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (690 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging information
Sony A9 II Vlogging information
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-14 2019-10-03
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 690 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at release $1,300 $4,498