Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony Alpha A6700
Sony Alpha A6700 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The X-H2S is the better pick for wildlife, sports; the Alpha A6700 is better for travel, portraits, vlogging, a film look.
Choose the X-H2S for
- faster bursts (40fps vs 11fps)
- faster sensor readout (≈5ms vs ≈20ms)
Choose the Alpha A6700 for
- a lighter body (493g vs 660g)
- a lower price (from £1,089)
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
- a newer design (2023)
Specs side by side
| Spec | X-H2S | Alpha A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 26MP | APS-C, 26MP |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E (APS-C) |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Burst | 40 fps | 11 fps |
| Readout | ≈5 ms | ≈20 ms |
| Max ISO | 12,800 | 32,000 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 6.2K 30p / 4K 120p | 4K 120p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 660 g | 493 g |
| Battery | Fujifilm NP-W235 | Sony NP-FZ100 |
| Card slots | CFexpress B + SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | £2,299 | £1,329 |
| Used at MPB | £1,289–1,629 | £1,089–1,219 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (23 third-party) | 105 (82 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | Alpha A6700 |
| Portraits | Alpha A6700 |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | X-H2S |
| Sports & action | X-H2S |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | Alpha A6700 |
| Vintage / film look | Alpha A6700 |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The X-H2S uses Fujifilm X (36 lenses in our database, 23 third-party) and the Alpha A6700 uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses, 82 third-party). Batteries: Fujifilm NP-W235 (about £45) vs Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65).
X-H2S compatible lenses → · Alpha A6700 compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fujifilm X-H2S better than the Sony Alpha A6700?
It depends on your priorities. The X-H2S offers faster bursts (40fps vs 11fps), faster sensor readout (≈5ms vs ≈20ms); the Alpha A6700 offers a lighter body (493g vs 660g), a lower price (from £1,089), more lenses in our database (105 vs 36).
Which is better for video, the X-H2S or the Alpha A6700?
They are closely matched for video (6.2K 30p / 4K 120p vs 4K 120p (crop)); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the X-H2S or the Alpha A6700?
The X-H2S costs £2,299 new and from £1,289 used at MPB; the Alpha A6700 costs £1,329 new and from £1,089 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Fujifilm X-H2S lenses on the Alpha A6700?
Not directly. The X-H2S uses Fujifilm X and the Alpha A6700 uses Sony E / FE; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.