X-H2vs Z5 IIvs A6700
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
- You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
- You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience
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, z5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Z5 II (2024) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,299 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.5MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 700g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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