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X-H2 vs A5000
Quick take: The X-H2 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the X-H2 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-H2 — High-Res Stills & Landscape: Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2Fujifilm · 2022 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,849 | £154Best |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~540 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-H2
A5000
Portrait
8.2/10
4.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
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Filmmaking
7.1/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
8.1/10
3.1/10
Landscape
7.1/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
4.2/10
Casual
5.4/10
4.2/10
Food
7.6/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
4.7/10
Architecture
7.3/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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