Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9 II

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.