X-H2Svs A1
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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VS
Sony
A1 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting
View A1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
A1 (2021)
- Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
- Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
- Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
- A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything
Quick take: The a1 has the highest resolution at 50mp; the x-h2s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | A1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 30fps electronic with full AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 737g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — |
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