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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was revealed 8 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7S 
RevealedSeptember 2022April 2014Fresher by 103 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A7S Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-H2 A7S 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 provides external dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus the A7S.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7S is 62 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A7S.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will produce more detail because of its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
68
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography info
Sony A7S Street photography info
73
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
great ISO range (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography information
Sony A7S Sports photography information
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (680 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (680 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
58
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
environment sealing
low battery (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (680 shots)
two card slots
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
34
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-08 2014-04-06
Physical type 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 area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7728 x 5152 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 409600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 680 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $1,999 $1,998