X-H2vs 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?
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.
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-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
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 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 A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" 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 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | Sony A9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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