X-H2Svs A9 II
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
Sony
A9 II (2019)
Starting from £3299 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View A9 II
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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — A9 II (2019): The A9 II polished the A9's groundbreaking formula — 20fps blackout-free, improved subject tracking, and a LAN port made it the professional sports standard.
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
A9 II (2019)
- Sports photographers who need 20fps with reliable eye and body tracking
- Photojournalists who need LAN transfer and instant wireless file delivery
- Wildlife photographers who want the fastest Sony AF in a proven body
- A9 owners who need the improved ergonomics, weather sealing, and Ethernet
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-h2s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | A9 II (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £3,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 678g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet (LAN), HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | A9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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