Sony RX1R II vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Sony RX1R II vs Fujifilm X-H1

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX1R II Review.
How does it shoot? Sony RX1R II in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony RX1R II conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-H1 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Sony RX1R II advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
507g vs 673g
Lighter weight
More pixels
42.4 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Sony RX1R II

Less expensive
$1000 vs $3298*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

310 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 24 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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 panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Extremely high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Outstanding dynamic range; Handy variable low-pass filter; Fast phase-detect AF; Built-in EVF.
Fixed, single focal length lens; Poor battery life; No built-in flash; No touchscreen LCD; Slow buffer clearing; No 4K video; Expensive.
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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 RX1

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1

Fujifilm X-H1

Sony RX1

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$2398
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony RX1

Compared to Sony RX1R

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1R

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1R

Fujifilm X-H1

Sony RX1R

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$2398
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony RX1R

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony RX1R II

Sigma sd Quattro

$3298
35mm

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

Compare Sony RX1R II 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 RX1R II

Sigma sd Quattro H

$3298
35mm

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

$1199
APS-H

More dots on screen

Compare Sony RX1R II 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 Zeiss ZX1

Sony RX1R II

Zeiss ZX1

$3298
35mm

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$6000
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Zeiss ZX1

Fujifilm X-H1

Zeiss ZX1

$1199
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6000
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Zeiss ZX1

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