Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a7CR

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a7CR. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-H1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7CR is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-H1 were released 2018 and Sony a7CR was released 2023. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-H1 2018
Sony a7CR 2023

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 a7CR 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-H1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a7CR 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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

Fujifilm X-H1 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7CR has 60 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-H1 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a7CR 60 MP
60217344 pixels
9504 x 6336

Sony a7CR has a 151 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-H1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a7CR has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-H1. Sony a7CR has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm X-H1 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-H1 200-12800
Sony a7CR 100-32000

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 a7CR

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 a7CR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-H1 14
Sony a7CR 8

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 a7CR 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 31% heavier than Sony a7CR and its 515 gr (or 1.14 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-H1 673 gr
1.48 lb
Sony a7CR 515 gr
1.14 lb

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a7CR Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a7CR, 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 a7CR
Name Fujifilm X-H1 Sony a7CR
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a7CR
Release Year 2018 2023
Release Date 2018-02-15 2023-08-29
MSRP 1899 USD 2999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a7CR
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a7CR
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 9504 x 6336 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 60 MP
Image Processor X-Processor Pro BIONZ XR
Image
Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a7CR
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 7 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 7 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a7CR
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 a7CR
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1030000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.13× (0.75× 35mm equiv.) 0.7x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 2359296
Photography features
Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a7CR
Frames per second 14 fps 8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 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 Yes
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 a7CR
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XAVC-HS
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 a7CR
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a7CR
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 (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-H1
Sony a7CR
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 310 shots 520 shots
Width 140 mm 124 mm
Height 97 mm 71 mm
Depth 86 mm 63 mm
Weight 673 gram 515 gram