Sony A850 vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Sony A850 vs Fujifilm X-H1

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 200 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony A850 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
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Differences

Sony A850 advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

880 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Sony A850

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 23 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A900

Sony A850

Sony A900

$2219
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$3000
35mm

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A850 vs Sony A900

Fujifilm X-H1

Sony A900

$1199
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$3000
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A900

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Sony A850

Canon 5D Mark III

$2219
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2079
35mm

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A850 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Fujifilm X-H1

Canon 5D Mark III

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2079
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Sony A99

Sony A850

Sony A99

$2219
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1998
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Sony A850 vs Sony A99

Fujifilm X-H1

Sony A99

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1998
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A99

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A850

Sigma sd Quattro

$2219
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Sony A850 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 A850

Sigma sd Quattro H

$2219
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$1199
APS-H

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Sony A850 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

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