Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7R III conclusion.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-H1 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Sony A7R IV
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Sony A7R III advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
100 vs 35 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

650 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
1440k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
42.4 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
82 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Sony A7R III

Less expensive
$1000 vs $1805
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Fantastic image quality; Improved dynamic range over its predecessor; Very good high ISO performance; Much improved real-world AF performance; Class-leading burst rates, even with RAW; Improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization; Better 4K video quality; 1080/120fps video; Dual card slots; Significantly better battery life.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash; Buffer clearing still slow despite UHS-II support.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

$2151
35mm

Touchscreen
High resolution composite

$2348
35mm

In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A7R II

Fujifilm X-H1

Sony A7R II

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$2348
35mm

Larger sensor
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R II

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A7R III

Sigma sd Quattro

$2151
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Sony A7R III

Sigma sd Quattro H

$2151
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$1199
APS-H

Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Sony A7R III

Sony A7R IV

$2151
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$3120
35mm

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-H1

Sony A7R IV

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
High resolution composite

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R III

Nikon Z7 II

$2151
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$2330
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

Compare Sony A7R III vs Nikon Z7 II

Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon Z7 II

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2330
35mm

Larger sensor
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 II

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