Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1

Portability
62 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80

Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Display
ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
No Anti-Alias Filter
1/8000s Maximum Shutter
4096 x 2160 video
Fujifilm X Mount
660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
Launched May 2022
Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1

Sony a1
(Full Review)

50MP - Full frame Sensor
3" Tilting Screen
ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
1/8000s Maximum Shutter
7680 x 4320 video
Sony E Mount
737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
Released January 2021

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Sony a1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was released 17 months after the a1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades against the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 Gallery

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2S & Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2S Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

Fujifilm X H2S front Fujifilm X H2S front thumbnail

Fujifilm X H2S screen back Fujifilm X H2S screen back thumbnail

Sony a1 front Sony a1 front thumbnail

Sony a1 screen back Sony a1 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Sony a1

	Fujifilm X-H2S	a1
Released	May 2022	January 2021	Newer by 17 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 a1 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

	a1		Fujifilm X-H2S

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony a1

	Fujifilm X-H2S	a1
Focus manually			Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing	3.00"	3"	Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen			Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2S comes with 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 a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Sony a1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the a1.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and a1 is 62 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2S and a1.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony a1 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2S should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Portrait photography with Sony a1

has manual focus

great MP (26MP)

sensor size is nice (APS-C)

offers face detect focusing

delivers RAW files

you can focus manually

flash sync is higher than normal (1/400 seconds)

megapixel count great (50 megapixels)

sensor size is big (Full frame)

has face detect focus

exports RAW formats

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Street photography camera

Sony a1 as a Street photography camera

screen can move to multiple angles

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is nice (APS-C)

delivers RAW files

features touch to focus

environment sealing

heavier than competition in class (660g)

has a tilting screen

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is big (Full frame)

exports RAW formats

has touch focus

environment sealing

great high ISO (32,000)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Sports photography camera

Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera

maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)

quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great MP (26MP)

sensor size is nice (APS-C)

offers tracking focus

environment sealing

better than average battery life (580 CIPA)

supports phase detect AF

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

quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)

high fps (30.0 frames per second)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

megapixel count great (50MP)

sensor size is big (Full frame)

has tracking focus

environment sealing

better than average battery power (530 per charge)

has phase detect auto focus

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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Travel photography with Sony a1

better than average battery life (580 CIPA)

environment sealing

supports bluetooth

features touch to focus

great MP (26 megapixels)

screen is selfie friendly

heavier than competition in class (660g)

better than average battery power (530 CIPA)

environment sealing

connects via bluetooth

has touch focus

megapixel count great (50MP)

doesn't offer selfie friendly display

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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera

Sony a1 as a Landscape photography camera

has manual focus

interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

good sized screen (3.00")

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great MP (26 megapixels)

sensor size is nice (APS-C)

does not have anti aliasing filter

delivers RAW files

environment sealing

better than average battery life (580 per charge)

has dual storage slots

you can focus manually

interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)

good sized screen (3 inch)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

megapixel count great (50MP)

sensor size is big (Full frame)

great high ISO (32,000)

exports RAW formats

environment sealing

better than average battery power (530 shots)

2 card slots

Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging factors

Sony a1 Vlogging factors

screen is selfie friendly

touchscreen capability

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

offers face detect focusing

great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)

comes with mic jack

heavier than competition in class (660g)

touchscreen

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

has face detect focus

great video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)

has mic support

doesn't offer selfie friendly display

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony a1
	Fujifilm X-H2S	Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make	FujiFilm	Sony
Model type	Fujifilm X-H2S	Sony Alpha a1
Class	Advanced Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless
Launched	2022-05-31	2021-01-26
Physical type	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type	Stacked BSI X-Trans	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	26MP	50MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution	6240 x 4160	8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO	12800	32000
Highest boosted ISO	51200	102400
Lowest native ISO	160	100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO	80	50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points	425	759
Lens
Lens mount type	Fujifilm X	Sony E
Total lenses	82	133
Focal length multiplier	1.5	1
Screen
Type of display	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Display diagonal	3.00"	3"
Resolution of display	1,620 thousand dots	1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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	1/32000 secs	1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate	15.0 frames/s	30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance	no built-in flash	no built-in flash
Flash modes	no built-in flash	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize	1/250 secs	1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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	7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution	4096x2160	7680x4320
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight	660 gr (1.46 pounds)	737 gr (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 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 images	530 images
Form of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery ID	NP-W235	NP-FZ100
Self timer	Yes	Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type	1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD	Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots	2	2
Cost at launch	$2,499	$6,498