Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a6600 — Which Is Better?

The Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a6600 are both mirrorless cameras built around APS-C sensors, but they take different lens systems. The X-H1 uses Fujifilm X mount lenses and the a6600 uses Sony E mount, so each body draws on its own native lens range.

Sony released the a6600 in 2019, a year after Fujifilm launched the X-H1 in 2018. The a6600 is also the smaller and lighter carry at 503 g and 120 x 67 x 69 mm, against the X-H1's 673 g and 140 x 97 x 86 mm.

The X-H1 is the stronger pick for fast action, shooting at 14 fps against the a6600's 11 fps. Its 1/8000 second top shutter speed also allows wide apertures in bright sunlight without overexposing, where the a6600 stops at 1/4000. The a6600 counters with 425 autofocus points against 325, offering more positions for off-centre framing. The X-H1's electronic viewfinder shows more detail at 3,690,000 dots versus 2,359,296 on the a6600.

Both cameras pair an APS-C CMOS sensor with in-body stabilisation, so handheld slow-shutter work in dim interiors is open to either. Resolution differs only marginally, at 24 MP on the X-H1 against 24.2 MP on the a6600.

The X-H1 is the better choice for slow-motion editing, with a maximum video frame rate of 60 fps against 30 fps on the a6600. Footage captured at the faster rate can play back at half speed, useful for dance, sport or water action. Both record up to 4K, and both include built-in timelapse, so interval work such as clouds crossing a landscape needs no external trigger.

Weather sealing is shared, so either body can be taken into dusty or damp conditions. Both offer a 3-inch tilting touch screen for waist-level and overhead framing, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sending images straight to a phone. The X-H1's rear screen shows finer detail at 1,040,000 dots against 921,600, helping when checking focus on the display. Neither camera has GPS or a built-in flash, so location tagging and fill light call for accessories.

The a6600 is the clear endurance choice, rated for 810 shots on its NP-FZ100 battery against 310 from the X-H1's NP-W126S. The X-H1 answers with two card slots, both accepting SD cards at UHS-II speed, while the a6600's single slot also takes Memory Stick Pro Duo. That second slot suits an event shoot, keeping more card capacity loaded in the body. Both charge over USB, so topping up between locations is convenient with either.