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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III 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 Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was announced 4 years after the A7R III which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up vs the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7R III 
IntroducedSeptember 2022October 2017More modern by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1440kCrisper screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A7R III Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7R III 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 provides physical dimensions 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 A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III in the new 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 have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 against the A7R III.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7R III is 62 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R III Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
megapixel count great (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (680 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (650 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (680 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count great (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (660g)
74
good battery life (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (680 shots)
2 card slots
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (660g)
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-08 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 680 photographs 650 photographs
Form of battery 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 Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,999 $2,800