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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Announced September 2022
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was revealed 3 years later than the A6100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades against the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-H2 A6100 
LaunchedSeptember 2022August 2019More recent by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A6100 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-H2 A6100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got outside 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 A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the A6100.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A6100 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A6100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-H2 to produce more detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
85
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography advice
Sony A6100 Street photography advice
73
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography details
Sony A6100 Sports photography details
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (680 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
75
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Travel photography with Sony A6100
74
better than average battery life (680 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high sensor resolution (40MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (660g)
86
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (680 per charge)
2 card slots
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging details
Sony A6100 Vlogging details
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than competition (660g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-08 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 photographs 420 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two One
Pricing at release $1,999 $748