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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 2 years after the A9 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-H2 A9 II 
LaunchedSeptember 2022October 2019Newer by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1440kSharper display (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A9 II Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-H2 A9 II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 has outside dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus the A9 II.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A9 II is 62 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A9 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-H2 will provide more detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
heavier than competitors (660g)
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography details
Sony A9 II Sports photography details
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (680 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
74
great battery life (680 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
73
good battery pack (690 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography information
Sony A9 II Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (680 CIPA)
has double storage slots
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes mic port
heavier than competitors (660g)
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-08 2019-10-03
Body design 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 20.0fps
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 settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data 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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 678 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 690 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,999 $4,498