Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a6700 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-H2S
79
WINNER
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Sony · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6700
77
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-H2S and the Sony a6700 are both mirrorless cameras, but the a6700 is the smaller and lighter one for travel. It measures 122 x 69 x 64 mm and weighs 493 g, against 136 x 93 x 95 mm and 660 g for the X-H2S. Sony launched it in 2023, a year after the X-H2S. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2022 | 2023 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
May 31, 2022 | July 12, 2023 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 136 x 93 x 95 mm | 122 x 69 x 64 mm |
| Camera weight | 660 g | 493 g |
| Optics | 77/100 | 77/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-H2S is the stronger pick for fast action, with a 40 fps maximum shooting rate against 11 fps on the a6700. That speed captures more frames of a bird taking off or a striker hitting the ball. Its fastest shutter setting of 1/8000 second, against 1/4000, helps freeze motion or shoot wide open in bright light. The a6700 answers with a denser autofocus grid, 759 points against 425, for tracking erratic subjects. Both record 26 MP on APS-C CMOS sensors with in-body stabilisation, though Fujifilm's electronic finder shows more detail at 5,760,000 dots against 2,360,000. The a6700's native ISO ceiling also reaches 32,000 against 12,800. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 26 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 6192 x 4128 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.5 x 15.6 | 23 x 15.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
40 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 5 | Bionz XR |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
16030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | — |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 7590300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 576000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe a6700 gives editors more slow-motion headroom, with a maximum video frame rate of 120 fps against 60 fps on the X-H2S. Doubling the frame rate stretches a tennis serve or a dog mid-leap to half speed. Both cameras top out at 4K as their maximum video resolution. Sony records MOV, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264 and H.265, while Fujifilm records MPEG-4 and MOV, so match the files to your editing workflow. Both include built-in timelapse, which saves carrying an intervalometer. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MOV, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Features | 85/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-H2S has the more detailed rear screen, at 1,620,000 dots against 1,036,800 on the a6700. Both 3-inch screens respond to touch and articulate, so waist-level shots and selfies work on either body. Both cameras offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for phone transfer and remote control, and both carry weather sealing. Neither has GPS or a built-in flash, so geotagging relies on a connected phone and fill light on an external flash, which both accept. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 10368001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 76/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-H2S is the better choice for long event days, with two card slots taking CFexpress Type B plus UHS-II SD. Two slots hold more capacity, so a wedding or sports session runs longer before offloading. The a6700's single UHS-II SD slot means swapping or offloading sooner. Battery life is close, with the X-H2S rated at 580 shots against 570 for the a6700. Both support USB charging, and each uses its own battery type. | ||
| Memory card | CFexpress Type B, SD (UHS-II Compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | No |
| Battery type | NP-W235 | NP-FZ100 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
580 shots1505000 | 570 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-H2S if speed and endurance dominate your photography. Its 40 fps rate, 1/8000 shutter, 5.76-million-dot viewfinder and dual card slots make it the better tool for birds in flight, sports and long event days.
Choose the Sony a6700 for slow-motion video, denser autofocus coverage and a lighter travel kit. Its 120 fps frame-rate ceiling suits highlight reels and fast subjects at half speed. Each camera draws on its own native lens range, Fujifilm X and Sony E. If burst speed and dual slots matter most, buy the X-H2S; otherwise slow motion and portability favor the a6700.