Sony A77 vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Sony A77 vs Fujifilm X-H1

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APS-C 369.7mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-H1 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Sony A77 II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Sony A77 advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Sony A77

Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Newer
8 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 11.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 17 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 11.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
27 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Kit with 18-135mm Lens

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Body with Battery Grip

Body with Battery Grip
Body Only
Kit with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens

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Review Excerpt

Very fast top frame rate; full-time phase-detect autofocus; Full 60p HD video; Excellent kit lens; Very good high-resolution sensor.
Heavy; EVF appears dim when used in bright light; AF tracking in Movie mode was unreliable in our testing.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Sony A77

Canon 7D

$1899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1499
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A77 vs Canon 7D

Fujifilm X-H1

Canon 7D

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1499
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Canon 7D

Compared to Canon 70D

Sony A77

Canon 70D

$1899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A77 vs Canon 70D

Fujifilm X-H1

Canon 70D

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Canon 70D

Compared to Sony A77 II

Sony A77

Sony A77 II

$1899
APS-C

Built-in GPS

$1198
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Sony A77 vs Sony A77 II

Fujifilm X-H1

Sony A77 II

$1000
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A77

Sigma sd Quattro

$1899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
Newer

Compare Sony A77 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Sony A77

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$1199
APS-H

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A77 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

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