X-H2vs A7R III
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A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- 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
A7R III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The a7r iii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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