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X-H2 vs A7 V
Quick take: The X-H2 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-H2 is the most affordable.
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.
A7 V — Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video: The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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
A7 V (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2Fujifilm · 2022 | A7 VSony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,849Best | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 33.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~540 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | 760 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 514g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
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
A7 V
Portrait
8.2/10
8.9/10
Street
6.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
9.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
8.1/10
Documentary
7.7/10
8.5/10
Sports & Action
8.1/10
9.2/10
Landscape
7.1/10
7.1/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
9.1/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.6/10
Food
7.6/10
8.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.9/10
Architecture
7.3/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
7.8/10
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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