X-H2Svs A7 III
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | A7 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — |
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