X-H2vs Nikon D7500vs A7S III
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Professional Video & Low-Light Filmmaking — A7S III (2020): If video is your primary discipline, the A7S III is the camera. 4K/120p at 10-bit in a weather-sealed body with a 9.44M dot EVF is an extraordinary package. The 12MP sensor isn't limiting for video — and it's usable at ISO 409,600 in a pinch.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
A7S III (2020)
- Filmmakers and videographers who need 4K/120p at 10-bit
- Event videographers who shoot in dark venues regularly
- Documentary filmmakers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Hybrid shooters where video is primary and stills are secondary
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | A7S III (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £899 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS (12-bit, back-illuminated) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.9MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/60p 10-bit S-Cinetone/S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 759 points, real-time Eye AF (human & animal), subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~600 shots (CIPA) / ~70min continuous 4K recording |
| Weight | 660g body only | 640g body only | 699g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | OLED EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification — best EVF Sony has made |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.44M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II (both slots) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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