X-H2vs Sony FX30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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Sony Sony FX30 Sony Sony FX30 (2022) From £1799 Best for Video creators & filmmakers View Sony FX30

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.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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

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 x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2 (2022)Sony FX30 (2022)
Price £1,399 £1,799
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 40.2MP 26.1MP
Video 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis Active IBIS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~680 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 579g body only
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification None (EVF optional via XLR handle)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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