Fujifilm
X-H2S 2022
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
£2299
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-H2S vs A1
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 50MP; the X-H2S is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A1 2021
Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting
£4199
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-H2S — Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video: The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
A1 — Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting: 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-H2S (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-H2SFujifilm · 2022 | A1Sony · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299Best | £4,199 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.1MPBest |
| 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 mechanicalBest | 30fps electronic with full AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA)Best | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (body only)Best | 737g (with battery and card) |
| 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 | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 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 |
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-H2S
A1
Portrait
8.0/10
8.2/10
Street
6.5/10
6.1/10
Travel
6.3/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
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Filmmaking
7.6/10
7.8/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
8.8/10
Landscape
6.0/10
7.6/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
8.7/10
Casual
5.3/10
4.8/10
Food
7.3/10
7.4/10
Macro
7.0/10
7.3/10
Architecture
6.0/10
7.9/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
6.8/10
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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