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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up versus the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-H1 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 a1 Fujifilm X-H1 
ReleasedJanuary 2021February 2018Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-H1 a1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 enjoys outside 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 a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony a1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the a1.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and a1 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and a1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will give greater detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
88
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/400s)
excellent MP (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Sony a1
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (310 shots)
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (530 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography advice
Sony a1 Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (310 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
73
good battery pack (530 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent MP (50MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
78
you can focus manually
switch 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 anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery (310 CIPA)
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (530 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Sony a1
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha a1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-14 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 530 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $1,300 $6,498