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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was unveiled 8 years later than the A7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7 
IntroducedSeptember 2022January 2014Fresher by 106 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A7 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got outside measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the A7.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7 is 62 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-H2 will deliver more detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
megapixel count high (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography details
Sony A7 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition (474 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 Sports photography highlights
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (680 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (680 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
69
lighter than competition (474g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (680 shots)
2 card slots
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than competition (660g)
36
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition (474 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha A7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-08 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 474g (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 680 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $1,999 $798