Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7R III

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.