X-H1vs Sony A9 III
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Sony A9 III (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & action professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Sony A9 III (2023)
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
Quick take: The sony a9 iii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | Sony A9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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