X-H2vs Lumix G9 IIvs A6700
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Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Which should you buy?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
A6700 (2023)
- You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
- You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
- You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
- You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the a6700 is the most affordable; only the x-h2, lumix g9 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Lumix G9 II (2023) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 25.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 658g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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