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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was unveiled 7 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores against the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7 II 
RevealedSeptember 2022November 2014Fresher by 95 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 II over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A7 II Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the A7 II.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7 II is 62 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will result in greater detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 II Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
more heavy than average (660g)
80
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (680 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
74
better than average battery (680 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (660 grams)
61
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 II Landscape photography details
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (680 per charge)
2 card slots
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 II Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than average (660 grams)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-08 2014-11-20
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
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 680 photos 350 photos
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 recording 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 Dual One
Price at launch $1,999 $1,456