Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Display
ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost 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
Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)

24MP - Full frame Sensor
3" Tilting Screen
ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
Introduced October 2019
Old Model is Sony A9

Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was announced 2 years after the A9 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades versus the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II Gallery

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2S Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

Fujifilm X H2S front Fujifilm X H2S front thumbnail

Fujifilm X H2S screen back Fujifilm X H2S screen back thumbnail

Sony A9 II front Sony A9 II front thumbnail

Sony A9 II screen back Sony A9 II screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Sony A9 II

	Fujifilm X-H2S	A9 II
Introduced	May 2022	October 2019	More modern by 33 months
Screen type	Fully Articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution	1620k	1440k	Crisper screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen			Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-H2S

	A9 II		Fujifilm X-H2S

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A9 II

	Fujifilm X-H2S	A9 II
Focus manually			Very exact focus
Screen dimension	3.00"	3"	Identical screen sizing
Touch screen			Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2S has outside dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S against the A9 II.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and A9 II is 62 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and A9 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2S with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-H2S will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2S should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography features

Sony A9 II Portrait photography features

focusing manually

fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)

good sensor size (APS-C)

offers face detect focus

supports RAW files

has manual focus

good MP (24MP)

sensor size is great (Full frame)

provides face detection autofocus

delivers RAW formats

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography details

Sony A9 II Street photography details

screen can move to multiple angles

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good sensor size (APS-C)

supports RAW files

offers touch focus

weather sealing

more heavy than others (660 grams)

has a tilting screen

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is great (Full frame)

delivers RAW formats

features touch focus

environment proof

good high ISO (51,200)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography information

Sony A9 II Sports photography information

max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)

silent shutter (1/32,000s)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)

good sensor size (APS-C)

offers tracking focus

weather sealing

better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)

sensor has phase detect auto focus

great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)

quiet shooting (1/32,000s)

high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good MP (24 megapixels)

sensor size is great (Full frame)

provides tracking autofocus

environment proof

better than average battery life (690 per charge)

supports phase detect autofocus

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography information

Sony A9 II Travel photography information

better than average battery pack (580 per charge)

weather sealing

connects via bluetooth

offers touch focus

fantastic megapixels (26MP)

screen is selfie friendly

more heavy than others (660g)

better than average battery life (690 per charge)

environment proof

connects via bluetooth

features touch focus

good MP (24MP)

does not contain selfie friendly display

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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera

focusing manually

swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

nice screen size (3.00 inch)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)

good sensor size (APS-C)

does not have anti aliasing filter

supports RAW files

weather sealing

better than average battery pack (580 per charge)

2 card slots

has manual focus

interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)

nice screen size (3")

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good MP (24MP)

sensor size is great (Full frame)

good high ISO (51,200)

delivers RAW formats

environment proof

better than average battery life (690 CIPA)

has dual storage slots

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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging factors

Sony A9 II Vlogging factors

screen is selfie friendly

has touchscreen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

offers face detect focus

great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)

includes microphone support

more heavy than others (660g)

screen is touchscreen

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

provides face detection autofocus

video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)

comes with external microphone jack

does not contain selfie friendly display

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A9 II
	Fujifilm X-H2S	Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name	FujiFilm	Sony
Model type	Fujifilm X-H2S	Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type	Advanced Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless
Launched	2022-05-31	2019-10-03
Body design	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip	-	BIONZ X
Sensor type	Stacked BSI X-Trans	BSI-CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	Full frame
Sensor measurements	23.5 x 15.6mm	35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area	366.6mm²	847.3mm²
Sensor resolution	26 megapixel	24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	3:2
Peak resolution	6240 x 4160	6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO	12800	51200
Highest enhanced ISO	51200	204800
Min native ISO	160	100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO	80	50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points	425	693
Lens
Lens support	Fujifilm X	Sony E
Amount of lenses	82	121
Focal length multiplier	1.5	1
Screen
Display type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Display size	3.00 inch	3 inch
Display resolution	1,620k dot	1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	5,760k dot	3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage	100 percent	100 percent
Viewfinder magnification	0.8x	0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed	30 secs	30 secs
Fastest shutter speed	1/8000 secs	1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed	1/32000 secs	1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed	15.0 frames/s	20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance	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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync	1/250 secs	-
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	3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution	4096x2160	3840x2160
Video format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight	660 gr (1.46 lbs)	678 gr (1.49 lbs)
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 rating	not tested	not tested
DXO Color Depth rating	not tested	not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating	not tested	not tested
DXO Low light rating	not tested	not tested
Other
Battery life	580 photographs	690 photographs
Form of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery ID	NP-W235	NP-FZ100
Self timer	Yes	Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Storage media	1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD	Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots	Dual	Dual
Price at release	$2,499	$4,498