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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 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
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was unveiled 4 months before the FX30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up vs the FX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-H2S FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 FX30 Fujifilm X-H2S 
Screen resolution2360k1620kCrisper screen (+740k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-H2S FX30 
ReleasedMay 2022September 2022Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Sony FX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs the FX30.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2S and FX30 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2S and FX30.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography factors
Sony FX30 Portrait photography factors
83
manual focus
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
84
you can focus manually
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Street photography with Sony FX30
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competition (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography details
Sony FX30 Sports photography details
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (580 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (570 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Travel photography with Sony FX30
73
better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
74
good battery (570 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography information
Sony FX30 Landscape photography information
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (570 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (660g)
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
heavier than competition (646 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-H2SSony FX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-31 2022-09-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans BSI-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 26 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted 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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 82 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 photographs 570 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at launch $2,499 $1,800