X-H2Svs A7 IV
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.
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.
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 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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