Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
X-H2S is 7 months newer.
Wins
X-H2S
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 175 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 425)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
X-H2S is 4mm shorter than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 5mm wider and 5mm thicker.
X-H2S is 2 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
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-H2S
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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-H2S
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Train
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-H2S supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 175 frames — higher is better
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 IV supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Insect, Car/Train
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
AF points / zones
759 vs 425 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 580 shots
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X-H2S or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for X-H2S — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and Alpha 7 IV?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the Alpha 7 IV?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and Alpha 7 IV?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 2 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $2,499.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.