X-H2Svs A7R VI
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
View A7R VI
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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi 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) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| 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 (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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