X-H2vs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs Sigma fp L
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
From £1699
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
- You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
- You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable; only the x-h2, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,699 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 25.7MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 820g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Pentax KF-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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