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Fujifilm

X-A7

Stylish entry APS-C for vloggers with flip screen and simple operation.

$699

Released Oct 2019

vs

Fujifilm

X-H2

40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.

$1,999

Released Sep 2022

X-H2 is 2.8 years newer.

Wins

1categories

X-A7

Travel

Wins

11categories

X-H2

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X-A7 wins 0 categories·X-H2 wins 5 categories
  • BX-H2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX-H2 has higher RAW buffer depth (202 frames vs 15 frames)
  • BX-H2 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • BX-H2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
  • BX-H2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X-A7X-H2
Resolution24.2 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst6 fps20 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBISNo7-stop
Weight320 g660 g
Battery440 shots540 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-A7

119 × 68 × 41 mm

320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)

X-H2

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

X-A7 is 17mm narrower, 25mm shorter, and 43mm thinner than X-H2.

X-A7 is 340 g lighter than X-H2.

Depth (front-to-back): 41mm X-A7 · 85mm X-H2

Sensor size, to scale

X-A7

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

X-H2

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-A7

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X-H2

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-A7X-H2
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Travel
6.0Good
6.0Good
Wildlife
1.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-A7

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 119, 67.7, 41.1

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    320 g vs 660 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X-H2

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90

  • RAW buffer depth

    202 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-A7

Pros

  • Flip selfie screen
  • Light and stylish
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No EVF
  • Entry sensor
  • Limited lenses needed

X-H2

Pros

  • 40MP APS-C
  • 8K video
  • IBIS

Cons

  • APS-C
  • Large files
  • Complex video modes

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-A7
X-H2
Resolution
24.2 MP
40.2 MP+66%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.7 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-A7
X-H2
AF system
Hybrid AF
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-2 EV
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-A7
X-H2
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
15 fps2.5× more
Burst (electronic)
6 fps
20 fps3.3× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
15 frames
202 frames13.5× more
X-A7
X-H2
Max resolution
4K
8K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
720 Mbps3.6× more
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
None
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
X-A7
X-H2
Weight
320 g−340 g less
660 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
119 × 67.7 × 41.1 mm
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-A7 or X-H2?

X-H2 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for X-A7 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-A7 and X-H2?

X-A7 is 24.2 MP and X-H2 is 40.2 MP, so the X-H2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-A7 and X-H2 have in-body image stabilization?

X-A7 does not have IBIS, while x-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-A7 or the X-H2?

X-A7 reaches 6 fps electronic. X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-A7 and X-H2?

X-A7 weighs 320 g and X-H2 weighs 660 g, so the X-A7 is 340 g lighter.

Do the X-A7 and X-H2 record 4K video?

X-A7: 4K up to 30p. X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-A7 and X-H2 weather sealed?

X-A7: No. X-H2: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the X-A7 and 540 shots for the X-H2, giving the X-H2 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-A7 launched at $699 and X-H2 at $1,999. The X-A7 is $1,300 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.