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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Later Model is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 5 years later than the A9 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 getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up against the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-H2 A9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022April 2017More recent by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1440kSharper display (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A9 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-H2 A9 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 features exterior measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 against the A9.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A9 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A9.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-H2 will provide extra detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography advice
Sony A9 Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography features
Sony A9 Street photography features
73
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Sony A9
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (680 per charge)
has phase detect AF
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography info
Sony A9 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery pack (680 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
73
good battery (650 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (680 per charge)
has dual storage slots
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging info
Sony A9 Vlogging info
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha A9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-08 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p -
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 680 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $1,999 $4,498