Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a350

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony a350. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-H2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a350 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-H2S were released 2022 and Sony a350 was released 2008. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-H2S 2022
Sony a350 2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-H2S is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a350 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-H2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a350 has a "Sony APS-C"-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-H2S 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a350 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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-H2S has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a350 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-H2S 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Sony a350 14 MP
14033152 pixels
4592 x 3056

Fujifilm X-H2S has a 85 % larger resolution than Sony a350. 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

Fujifilm X-H2S has a larger ISO-range than Sony a350. Fujifilm X-H2S has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Sony a350 has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-H2S 160-12800
Sony a350 100-3200

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-H2S
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a350

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-H2S can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Sony a350 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-H2S 15
Sony a350 3

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-H2S. Unfortunately Sony a350 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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.

Sony a350 weighs 674 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 2% heavier than Fujifilm X-H2S and its 660 gr (or 1.46 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-H2S 660 gr
1.46 lb
Sony a350 674 gr
1.49 lb

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a350 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony a350, 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-H2S
Sony a350
Name Fujifilm X-H2S Sony a350
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Release Year 2022 2008
Release Date 2022-05-31 2008-01-30
MSRP 2499 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type Stacked CMOS CCD
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 4592 x 3056 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 14 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Focus Points 425 9
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 2.7”
Screen dots 1620000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.2× (0.8× 35mm equiv.) 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Frames per second 15 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution 3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Memory Stick Pro Duo
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional))
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-H2S
Sony a350
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FM500H
Battery Life (CIPA) 580 shots 730 shots
Width 136 mm 131 mm
Height 93 mm 99 mm
Depth 95 mm 75 mm
Weight 660 gram 674 gram