X-H2vs Sigma fp Lvs Sony FX30
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary 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.
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable; only the x-h2, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Sigma fp L (2021) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 61.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 18fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 427g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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