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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the FX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up against the FX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-H1 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 FX3 Fujifilm X-H1 
ReleasedFebruary 2021February 2018Fresher by 36 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-H1 FX3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 comes with outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Sony FX3 in the latest 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 working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the FX3.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and FX3 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and FX3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (310 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (310 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (600 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
selfie friendly display
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography details
Sony FX3 Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony FX3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 716g (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 310 photos 600 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $1,300 $3,900