X-H2Svs A6000
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
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.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6000 is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £249 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | None |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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