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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A7S III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was unveiled 23 months after the A7S III making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up vs the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm X-H2S A7S III 
IntroducedMay 2022July 2020Newer by 23 months
Display resolution1620k1440kClearer display (+180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 A7S III Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm X-H2S A7S III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers outside measurements 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 III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A7S III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the A7S III.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and A7S III is 62 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2S and A7S III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2S will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2S will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography info
Sony A7S III Street photography info
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than others (660 grams)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (580 shots)
supports phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
73
good battery pack (580 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (660 grams)
70
great battery pack (600 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography information
Sony A7S III Landscape photography information
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (580 CIPA)
two card slots
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2S
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than others (660g)
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm X-H2SSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-31 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, 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) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 580 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $2,499 $3,499