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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9

Portability
62 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Launched May 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Sony A9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was manufactured 5 years later than the A9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades vs the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Sony A9

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-H2S A9 
AnnouncedMay 2022April 2017Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1440kClearer screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

					

					

						
 A9 Fujifilm X-H2S 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A9

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-H2S A9 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2S has got external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Sony A9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S against the A9.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2S and A9 is 62 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2S and A9.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2S because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2S will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2S will have an advantage in sensor tech.

						Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Portrait photography with Sony A9
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
83
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography details
Sony A9 Street photography details
72
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 weather proof
 more heavy than average in class (660g)
79
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography details
Sony A9 Sports photography details
86
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (580 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
86
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery (650 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography details
Sony A9 Travel photography details
73
 better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count excellent (26MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
73
 good battery (650 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Landscape photography with Sony A9
85
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
 two card slots
85
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery (650 shots)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
73
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
36
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-H2SSony Alpha A9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Sony Alpha A9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-31 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
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 area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
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 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 673g (1.48 lbs)
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 score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 580 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail price $2,499 $4,498