X-H2vs A7Cvs ZV-1 II
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.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | A7C (2020) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,299 | £649 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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