X-H2Svs Sony A7R V
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
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Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
View Sony A7R V
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-h2s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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