Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a7 III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a7 III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-H1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7 III is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-H1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7 III has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-H1 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7 III has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Sony a7 III has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-H1. Sony a7 III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-H1 has 200 to 12800.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-H1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7 III

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-H1 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Sony a7 III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a7 III can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-H1 weighs 673 gr (equal to 1.48 lb) which is 4% heavier than Sony a7 III and its 650 gr (or 1.43 lb).

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a7 III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a7 III, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Name	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Release Year	2018	2018
Release Date	2018-02-15	2018-02-27
MSRP	1899 USD	1999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor Pro	Bionz X
Image	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
ISO Range	200 - 12800	100 - 51200
White Balance Presets	7	11
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	5 stops	5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	325	693
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	921600
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.13× (0.75× 35mm equiv.)	0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	2359296
Photography features	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Frames per second	14 fps	10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0)	Yes Built-in (with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app)
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or wired remote)	Wired
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-H1	Sony a7 III
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	310 shots	710 shots
Width	140 mm	127 mm
Height	97 mm	96 mm
Depth	86 mm	74 mm
Weight	673 gram	650 gram