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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and the a1 (50MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was revealed 20 months after the a1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores against the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-H2 a1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022January 2021More modern by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1440kClearer display (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 a1 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-H2 a1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got outer measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus the a1.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and a1 is 62 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and a1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
89
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/400s)
resolution is amazing (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (660g)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (680 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
91
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (530 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
Sony a1 Travel photography information
74
great battery life (680 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count great (40MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
74
great battery power (530 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is amazing (50MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a1 as a Landscape photography camera
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (680 shots)
two card slots
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (530 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging factors
Sony a1 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha a1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-08 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 82 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/400 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 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 737 grams (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 530 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $1,999 $6,498