X-H2Svs A7 IV

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-H2S (2022) Starting from £2499 new Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video View X-H2S
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Sony A7 IV Sony A7 IV (2021) Starting from £2299 new Best for Portrait & wedding photography View A7 IV

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.

Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.

↓ Full specifications below

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 IV (2021)

  • Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
  • Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
  • A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
  • Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body

Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a7 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2S (2022)A7 IV (2021)
Price £2,499 £2,299
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 33.0MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops
Burst Rate 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~580 shots (CIPA) ~580 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 659g body only
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre X-H2SA7 IV
Sports
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Travel
7.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Studio Portraits
9.0
Outdoor Portraits
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
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