Fujifilm
X-H2
40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2
Wins
Alpha 7 V
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2 has higher RAW buffer depth (202 frames vs 95 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 425)
- AX-H2 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,686,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-H2
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
X-H2 is 4mm shorter than Alpha 7 V but it is also 6mm wider and 2mm thicker.
X-H2 is 35 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-H2
136 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-H2
136 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-H2
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
RAW buffer depth
202 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 425 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Insect, Car
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-H2
Pros
- ✓40MP APS-C
- ✓8K video
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –APS-C
- –Large files
- –Complex video modes
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, X-H2 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for X-H2 — 695g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2 and Alpha 7 V?
X-H2 is 40.2 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the X-H2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2 or the Alpha 7 V?
X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2 and Alpha 7 V?
X-H2 weighs 660 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the X-H2 is 35 g lighter.
Do the X-H2 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X-H2 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
X-H2: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2 launched at $1,999 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The X-H2 is $900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.