Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
91 Overall Score
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Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Black 2022
Fujifilm
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Black 2022
88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Fujifilm X-H2 is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, video capabilities, and reliable performance, making it a strong upgrade from older models like the X-T2 and X-T4. Users appreciate its thoughtful controls, balance with various lenses, and overall value, though some note the autofocus lags behind competitors and low-light performance could be better. The camera's design and functionality have convinced some photographers to switch from full-frame systems, but the learning curve and sparse manual are minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Reliable performance
- Thoughtful control layout
- Good balance with lenses
- Great video capabilities
Cons
- Lagging autofocus
- Poor low-light performance
- Sparse user manual
- Steep learning curve
- No cinema RAW formats
Image quality 5
Autofocus 2
Low light performance 1
Build quality 3
Value for money 2
Video capabilities 2
Scores
Youtube
Product Photography
Photography
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 33 MP | 40.20000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 125 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Single AF/ Continuous AF/ MF |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 15 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | Apple ProRes, ProResHQ, ProRes LT |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 1.00 kg |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Black 2022
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Black 2022
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
