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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2021
  • Replaced the Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7 IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was brought out 11 months after the A7 IV which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores vs the A7 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7 IV 
LaunchedSeptember 2022October 2021Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution1620k1440kCrisper screen (+180k dot)

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

 A7 IV Fujifilm X-H2 

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

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7 IV 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers outer 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) and the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the A7 IV.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7 IV is 62 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7 IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2 will deliver greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
MP count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
81
focusing manually
megapixel count high (33MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Sports photography camera
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (680 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (33MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (600 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (680 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count great (40 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
80
good battery power (600 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (33MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography information
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (680 per charge)
has double storage slots
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (600 per charge)
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging features
Sony A7 IV Vlogging features
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has mic port
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
80
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-08 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 7008 x 4672
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 82 172
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 699g (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 680 photos 600 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $1,999 $2,500