Sony A7IV vs Fujifilm X-H2S - Hybrid Comparison [ A7IV vs XH2S ]

[@TheHybridShooter]

These are very complex cameras, so I wasn't able to address everything in this video. For more information take a look at my reviews of both cameras: *3 Months with Sony A7IV* - Extended Review [ A7M4 ] - bit.ly/A7IV-3months *Fujifilm X-H2S Review* - Hybrid APS-C Flagship [ Fuji XH2S ] - bit.ly/FujiX-H2S

[@paulthomas8986]

This is by far the best comparison I have seen. Thank you for the time you put into it. Will be a staple for years.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@viagensebabados]

Had fuji xt4 in the past, liked it, sucked in low light and focus tracking. Swapped for A7IV and never going back to cropped sensor again. Love this camera.

[@bobby350z]

I had Sony A7rIV along with the two croppers and decided to keep the droppers, GFX50s and GFX100. No FF for me.

[@Jgheiler]

How come you kept the apsc?

[@chrondules17]

Noob

[@PhotoBob]

I really appreciate the amount of work you put into these reviews. One of the best reviewers on KZbin for sure.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@sumeriansumer1622]

@@TheHybridShooter , If possible please review the OM SYSTEM OM-1

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@sumeriansumer1622 That is not possible, sorry.

[@blakerichards8369]

I own the Fujifilm X-H2s. I've been a pro photographer my whole life, 66 years. I would not trade this camera for any other camera in the world. I had a Fujifilm XT4 and Canon R7, and sold them both, after testing the 3 in open shade, sun light, and low light. Fujifilm X-H2s was the best of all in all situations. I like it so much; I bought a second one.

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

Im looking to buy either one of these. I like Fuji better but have seen a lot of complaining about the autofocus firmware updates making it worse over time. What do you think? Im new but want a hybrid I can grow into. Decaused ago I had Nikon F5 old school film, (funny huh). Looking forward to new camera. Thanks ahead for your advise/opinion. Appreciate.

[@andriidiachenko57]

I own an xh2s and i came here to watch the comparison because the autofocus on fujifilm is a nightmare. I think my old nikon d90 could compete. Tracking on the video is awful. Using mostly with native 33mm f1.4 with linear motor and viltrox 75 1.2.

[@brettgoulder5208]

@blake out of curiosity, do you still feel this way?

[@brauliomillalaf1709]

@@andriidiachenko57what software update are you on? Which lens are you using and have you tried down grading your software?

[@LoverOfTech]

"Hello My Friends". This intro still slaps. Love it

[@RickMentore]

I was planning to sell my A7III then switch to the SH2s, after seeing this video I'll simply upgrade to 7IV. Shooting speed is not important but low light performance which is better on the Sony is, so I'll simply stick with Sony. Your videos are always most informative, I also find the demo images most helpful. Thanks!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I’m glad that it was helpful!

[@Tricklarock]

Hey! I have been waiting for the a7iv for a few years now, but still haven't purchased it. Now that I've waited this long, rumors about the Nikon Z6iii abound. It's funny, because I was going to get the Z6ii, but then the a7iv finally came out! I cannot see the Nikon not having better specs than the a7iv, especially after this much time has passed? So basically, I was wondering if the Z6iii is on your radar, or have you already purchased the Sony? Thanks!

[@TheHybridShooter]

​@@Tricklarock I can easily imagine Z6 III not performing as well as A7 IV. Nikon can only go as far as the Sony will let them by providing sensors and other technology. Nikon is pretty much just trying to stay close enough to Sony to prevent loyal users from switching, so I can't say that my expectations are particularly high.

[@Tricklarock]

@@TheHybridShooter I'm afraid that I agree. I was already wondering about them using Sony sensors, therefore their tech, and how that plays out! I have some Nikon glass, but I'd still need an adapter for the Z6, so I might as well just get one for the Sony?! You have any idea how far firmware can take the a7iv? Far enough to get rid of crop 60p? Thanks for the response!

[@RickMentore]

@@Tricklarock No I have not purchased the 7IV however, like you, I am waiting to see the Z6III, also in a few months the Sony 7IV should go on the usual Christmas sale! I am also reluctant to jump brands because I have quite a bit of Sony related gear

[@selwin9095]

Great job, a lot of effort goes into what you do and thank you for hard work The performance of this Fuji against the a74 is amazing, although I bought my a74 2 weeks ago and still learning on it. I don’t think those who are on a budget would be disappointed with this Fuji

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! This one indeed took a bit of effort to make :)

The a74 is almost £500 cheaper than the fuji xh2s the sony is the budget option here

[@TheHybridShooter]

@ Te cost the same in most countries.

@@TheHybridShooter it's not in the uk, xh2s is £2500 a74 is £2100. Great review btw! 👏

[@Vinterloft]

@ In Norway the X-H2S is €75 more, basically nothing. Looking forward to the 40MP/ 8K video non-stacked €1999 X-H2 though.

[@Mondogolfer]

The custom mode dish being used for photo and video is clutch. Glad we have two winners

[@faisalsheraz8101]

One of the best comparison so far i have seen...well done

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@cohoonatube]

Revisited this upload a week later to A/B both again. Second time around I was surprised that on most of the pictures I preferred the Sony colors, especially the blues. I also remembered how much I dislike Sony's in-EVF implementation of their settings and icons. The first time I tried a Canon it was like my eyes were treated to some sort of Willy Wonka secret blend :D. Nitpicking with zero impact on final output but something Fuji gets right and Sony should revisit. For my personal use-case the cost of cheaper/smaller options is also a factor. With 6 children who all also are engaged in photography, along with an A7iv, getting a used A7iii and used Tammy glass still seems like a better direction than an X-T3/4 with similar lenses. Thanks again for the useful video! I checked out the location you are in... what a beautiful place to photograph... and within driving distance of some of the most spectacular Europe has to offer!

[@Martin-nu6ym]

Wow! Excellent comparison. I think this has settled it for me. The low light abilities of the Sony is too important for me to ignore in hopes to have a second stacked sensor camera. I'm probably better off getting a used A9ii which is close to the cost of the X-H2s once I factor the additional cost of the CF-B card.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I'm glad that it was useful!

[@Shawns_snapshots]

Photo wise, the a9 mk1 is basically identical to the MK2 If you're running on a tight budget, it's probably better value to get the mk1 Don't do this if you're planning to film with it though.

[@Martin-nu6ym]

@@Shawns_snapshots I agree about the mk1 but because I had the A9, I sadly experienced some things with the camera that I did not like: 1) UHS-1 in slot 2; 2) 5 fps for mechanical; and 3) no flicker control option. Sure is a nice camera though. For now, I use the A7Siii for my second camera which has been enjoyable to use for photography.

[@neilnaik6763]

Awesome and honest review loved it. It was surprising to see that af of Fujifilm is almost similar to that of sony. If this camera is about the price of a7iii then I doubt that if anyone will buy a7iii

[@RM-hy4so]

I think Fujifilm simulation are a big plus. I am a predominately Sony user, who dabbled in Fujifilm as a second system in the past. Recently on curating my library of pictures and videos, I loved the images and colors that came from my now sold Fujifilm system. Considering the stack sensor and the almost complete feature set, I have just ordered the X-H2S. For the people who spend a vast amount of time zooming into every section of their pictures and videos up, the Sony is the clear choice. For me, I will be using the X-H2S as my main camera, relegating my 2 Sony A7RIII and an A7RIV to landscape or low light static situations. There is of course the really excellent Sony lenses like the 12-24 GM, 35GM, 135GM and the Tamron 35-1502-2.8 that do not have an equivalent in the Fujifilm universe. The reason for this change, is that I ran into the Sony sensor readout limitations as I gained more experience with them. I started noticing distortions in silent shutter situations and videos as well. Unfortunately with the exception of the Sony A1, the sensor readout on the newer Sony cameras including the A7 IV and the A7R V have gotten worse or remained the same. Thus making an upgrade to the latest Sony a compromise over the older models. Unfortunately the Sony A1 is quite pricey and the A9 series is not yet updated.

[@VTPStudios]

Absolutely I agree to this !

[@omnymisa]

So basically the X-H2S came to break every other crop censor rival and make the FF league to seat some drops. I would like a similar comparison to GH6 and i hope to see Sony crop sensor response to the situation soon.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not really, it is a lot more expansive than other crop sensor cameras, so it doesn't really compete with them. There is no comparison with GH6, X-H2s is superior in basically every way.

[@Vinterloft]

@@TheHybridShooter GH6 is only recommendable to someone *heavy* into anamorphic, since the 4:3 aspect is more correct for that than the 3:2 of the Fuji. I still would use the Fuji with the lenses made for it. Especially since the GH6 is sooooo overpriced, would never pay more than €1500 for a micro four thirds camera, but with APS-C there's no limit if it fits my use.

[@Tyrister]

Great Video! Thanks! Did you notice any overheating with the cameras?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Both will overheat in similar amount of time in interior if the temperature is over ca. 27 degrees - after about 20-30 min. of use (unless you use the fan on X-H2S). I haven't had any issues in exterior.

[@harshailluri]

Just the video I been waiting for to make a purchase decision. Thank you !

[@veresdenialex]

it's very interesting to see the color differences are shifting between the two. Sometimes sony is more magenta in the skies, while fuji is green Other times the fuji is heavy on the magenta and sony is greener In most cases they look extremely similar in terms of color and it's pretty hard to find differences

[@alexisagcopra4207]

Finally a thorough comparison between these 2 cameras. I have been watching reviews for both cameras as I intend to upgrade from my sony A6000 to either sony a7iv or fuji xh2s. I wanted to jump to fuji system to keep my lens options significantly cheaper (aps-c). However, I’d be much using it to film wedding, and will be sticking to 60 fps, & i dont mind the crop factor on sony, so I guess I will stick with sony. After all, it’s the autofocus reliability & the fact I can use my current aps-c lenses for most video works on the a7iv. Anyhow, I feel like whichever camera one should buy, they won’t be missing that much as to what the other camera has to offer. These are, I think 2 great hybrid cameras

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! APS-C lenses aren't really cheaper than FF anymore. 3rd FF lenses usually offer better results and value than high-end crop lenses.

[@AmaraARW]

@@TheHybridShooter There are 3rd party apsc lenses that are even cheaper though

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not enough of them.

[@AmaraARW]

@@TheHybridShooter I mean there are plenty of offerings from Sigma, Tamron, Viltrox. Maybe not to the extent of full frame but there still exists a decent amount

[@TheHybridShooter]

Plenty is a relative term. Selection of 3rd party zoom is extremely limited. It is getting better though.

[@paulasimson4939]

Excellent balanced and detailed review. Very helpful.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@wildooo272]

I know that you are not the biggest fan of M43 at the moment (understandably) but have you considered checking out the OM-1? It also has stacked sensor and very solid video specifications. Could be interesting.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I actually am considering it, but I would have to buy it to make a review, so I am a little bit hesitant :)

[@ponchodawson7741]

@@TheHybridShooter Rent it.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@ponchodawson7741 That wouldn't be economical :) I only review stuff that I buy for my personal use, or review units from resellers / manufacturers.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

Why wouldn't anybody be a fan? Prints don't get printed as square pixels but as dots, you aren't going to see much difference between full frame and M43 so it's 95% of the image for a fraction of the cost. I can live with that. Plus hybrid shooter isn't a wildlife shooter so he's unlikely to pick up a camera unless it suits his use case) travel, content creation etc. I would also like to see the OM1 reviewed but appreciate it won't happen on this channel for the above reasons.

[@wildooo272]

@@JoeMaranophotography First of all, OM-1 doesn't cost a fraction of full frame. Not that many people print photos these days and I don't think that the printing lowers the image quality requirements, just the opposite. He wrote that he is considering it, so it might happen.

[@marbouhaTV]

Welcome . I am one of your followers for a while, and I still use the phone to shoot videos on my channel. I want to buy a video camera, what do you recommend between Sony a7IV Fuji xh2s and Panasonic gh6 ? Thanks for your efforts

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! Sony A7 IV will probably be the most suitable for that, due to the autofocus and low light performance.

[@marbouhaTV]

Thanks for your reply, I wish you all the best

[@TheThaiLife]

Another awesome review, thank you! I'm loving my Sony A7IV and every time I watch you use it, I learn something.

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

Best comparison Ive watched yet. Excellent presentation. The side-by-side was fantastic. Thank you 🙏 much!

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@firefeethok_tui2355 Thank you! I appreciate your feedback!

[@RandumbTech]

Fair and balanced - excellent review! For the same amount of $$, I chose the A7iv. Zero regrets. Quick question - on the A7iv, did you use AWB? If so, which mode? Std, Ambi, or White Priority? Colors look really great!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! Yes, I use AWB, the default setting.

[@pcofranc]

I was expecting the Sony would be farther behind in IBIS for video and was not expecting it to be the same price as the fuji! It's hard to believe along with that fact that the menu interface is finally so good.

[@robinrai4973]

Excellent job as always!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@nativestrong7253]

Love my FX3 but that Fuji x-h2s has 14 stops of dynamic range and open gate recording. The A7IV is fantastic, but the Fuji is superior between these two bodies. It is not even close.

[@doctor.martin]

Just wanna thank your so much for all your constant and good work. 🔥🔥

[@TheHybridShooter]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@raredreamfootage]

14:24 - What is that meter thingy? Where can I buy one?

[@Clarkezoneusa]

Love your videos, thx for doing these. One of my favorite photo tech oriented channels

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@AddictiveDissolve]

After watching other reviewers blabber on about their personal preferences, I always come back to your videos to see how different cameras actually compare in the field. Your comparisons of low-light performance, dynamic range and detail are by far the best on KZbin. (Also, I like your backyard.)

[@thomaslopez2427]

Great review! I'm thinking about investing in the Fuji so this really helped. Thank you!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@niel924]

Fantastic video! Appreciate the in-depth and objective comparison.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@saiyan_princestudios9790]

As a fuji user I will be getting the fuji obviously lol. just too invested in fuji glass already to switch (10-24 mark 2, 16-55 2.9, 18-55 kit lens, rokinon 12, fuji 23 1.4, fuji 90 f2, fuji 15-45, viltrox 35 and 56, fuji 100-400mm) Still fuji being finally in the same league as sony and canon is a huge upgrade and i'm very impressed and happy that they are finally there.

[@hankdinardo4308]

Fantastic review! What video setting for the Fuji would you shoot with for the best video quality??

[@hankdinardo4308]

I'm sorry Hybrid Shooter what setting would you use for the Fuji to get the best video quality???

[@showshow8804]

Very detailed as always. This video will help me make the right choice.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that!

[@joshuahamilton7385]

Great video! knocked it out of the park 🤘

[@hoani_goivideos5615]

I had to make a choice, Xh2s Fuji APS-C and 6k pro res, 4k 120, or A7IV Sony Full Frame with the possibility of switching to aps-c, a 7k oversampled in 4k in Full Frame, better in low light and auto focus much more stable '' for the moment ''... the choice was very very hard but I opted for the a7 IV. That said, the Xh2s is overpowering! :) Congratulations Fuji for this superb work.

[@scottk8823]

So many sony fanboys

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@scottk8823 Not many Sony haters anymore.

[@scottk8823]

@@TheHybridShooter Who has 6k to spend on a camera body?!!!!! That's insane. Might as well get a gfx 100s for that

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@scottk8823 I'm not sure what 6K camera are you talking about?!!!!! A7 IV that we are discussing here is 2.5K. Generally, the professionals who use it to make money do have that money to spend. GFX100S is only suitable for certain types of photography.

[@krisciesielski4338]

Very good video especially taking into account different ISO standards. I use SONY A7riii with samyang 135mm 1.8, I am thinking about jumping to Fuji xh2s, only because we now have viltrox 75mm 1.2 so I could offset poor low light with wider aperture.

[@pastelkass]

I think the xh2s is gonna be the winner for my needs. Thanks for the video!

[@nikolaskerameus]

very usefull video, also a big treat to see sevilla, one of the best places on earth xx

[@luisjimenez5789]

Very well done 👏👏👏 Thanks for the work you put in on this video! My first camera was a Fujifilm crop sensor and I always felt like low light performance was not good. I’ve already invested into Fuji, but maybe I would have bought Sony with this knowledge.

[@harishpadala3307]

the awsome review & Comparision i saw untilll now may be further also , hats off for ur work

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@zsoltvaranka9741]

Thanks Man for this independent review based on facts, listing the pro and cons well balanced and avoiding emotional comments, which are often voiced by fans and payed 'experts' :)

[@r.gryndii]

🤔What do you think about APSC moded A7iv + lens Sigma 18-50 2.8 vs Fuji XH2s. As FF lens is too huge for my daily usage & videos. Price of bodies is almost the same, but I can turn FF on sony any time and use it for photography or low light with other lens. So the question is apsc moded a7iv video quality comparable to XH2s, what do you think about it?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Buying a FF camera to use it extensively in APS-C mode is a very bad idea, you loose a lot of image quality in APS-C mode.

[@r.gryndii]

​@@TheHybridShooter thank you, probably I will buy XH2s, but price is comparable to fullframe analogues and it confuses me a bit)

[@noxtrom]

Great video. Clear and to the main points.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@vladants1429]

great review! Tell me please, how do the cameras heat up during use? Which camera feels hotter in your hand? for example x-t4 is very hot for me at work, getting low temperature burns

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! Both are very similar in terms of temperatures. An advantage of Fuji is that you can attach that aux. fan.

[@vladants1429]

@@TheHybridShooter Good advice, thanks!

[@frankdreist3996]

Coming from Panasonic G9 looking for new set up which allows me to use images straight out of camera without much post processing. Which one would be the better choice?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Both have very good in-camera processing, so you can decided based on other features.

[@jddorland]

I came from the G9 to an a7c. Have been very happy with it. Still debated about getting the a7iv, but haven’t missed the G9 since switching.

[@SerdarSuyun]

Exactly what I needed, thank you very much

[@TheHybridShooter]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching!

[@volkanemreyegin6334]

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[@SerdarSuyun]

@@volkanemreyegin6334 Sony A7IV

[@francescopuglisi1]

Hi, I am happy Sony owner and I have also had an XT30 in the past. The thing that I most context in the Fuji autofocus system is the management of the the hooking of the eye. With Sony, in a group of people, with AFC you have several ways to lock onto the subject you want. With Fuji, in AFC mode, it is the camera that chooses who to hook and then you have to change the choice. Have they improved anything in this regard with this new X-H2S? Thank you.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I haven't tested it with more than one person, so I unfortunately can't answer that, but the subject detection should allow you to do that.

[@marcobergamaschi3598]

Yes you can change it

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

2:45 This is why I went from APS-C to FF.

[@WildLionGames]

excellent review. thank you for making my choice even tougher lol . but this is very detailed and no nonsense to filter through and well presented. awesome job

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@YouthSoccerSports]

Hi There, I'm interested in the X-H2S. My goal is to upgrade from my older Nikon D3400 for photos. I'm looking for a hybrid camera to also easily record outdoor Sports games in 4k. I need something that can Record 4K to SD card and still output HDMI 4k to a field monitor. My Sony FDR-AX53 can record 4k to SD card but cannot output 4k HDMI at the same time. Is this also easy to auto focus during a game as I utilize a Cayer Tripod that works great. Thanks in advance @TheHybridShooter.

[@VictorAmaru]

Wow very nice comparation! Saludos desde Chile

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@EasyGreekVideos]

Excellent comparison. I have a lot of Fuji glass but had my X-T4 stolen. I think the A7IV is more suited to my needs now.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@yoursamlan]

Take a bow... That's the most detailed comparison I have ever seen. 🙇

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@matt88169]

Sony is really killing it these days. Of course when I priced out the body+lenses I’d prefer it was more like buying a car than a camera. Love your reviews. But maybe a thought or two on the price factor? Fuji will need the newest lenses to exploit the added speed or pixel density coming soon. But compared to full frame prices it still seems to be a lot cheaper to build a strong Fuji kit especially with used gear. Also It looked like you used the 16-55mm a lot for this review. Do you think it kept up speed/image quality wise? Do you think it will perform on a 40mp sensor? I want to invest in lenses with the longest future.

[@tomapaunovic]

Sony kit should not be more expensive if you take equivalence into consideration, in fact it should be cheaper if you are taking third party options into consideration as well. Unfortunately there is no good 24-70 F4 option on Sony (old Zeiss is poor) but something like Tamron 28-75 F2.8 is still cheaper than Fuji 16-55. It depends on exact lenses you need, but in general lenses for Sony FF are not more expensive than Fuji APS-C equivalent.

[@matt88169]

@@tomapaunovic "When I priced out the body+lenses I'd prefer" is what I wrote - there are 3rd party lenses for both systems that are like $100 or even a little less but they bring their own issues (and aren't my preference even if I own some and they are great). Equivalence is only relevant if you are trying to produce an identical depth of field and field of view on both systems (that is to say, identical pictures), but frankly who is getting into full frame to buy a bunch of F4 zooms? I sure as heck wouldn't even if the FF sensor was a little better in low light. The reviewer chose to compare a full frame camera to an APS-C camera (which are the same price, I know), when Sony also also makes APS-C cameras. So, this is either a testament to how good Fuji is for keeping up, or how bad Sony is for not blowing Fuji out of the water. Therefore, I think the price factor is an important thing to add to the discussion. Any price advantage of Fuji glass (or bodies) are irrelevant if old lenses can't keep up with new bodies, and any superior performance of Sony is frankly irrelevant if the cost of getting that extra performance is multiples of an APS-C option.

[@SimuFilmmaker]

@@matt88169 Sony - sigma 24-70mm f2.8, sigma 28-70mm f2.8, samyang 85mm f1.4 samyang 45mm f1.8 Samyang 75mm f1.8 sigma 16-28mm f2.8, tamron 17-28mm f2.8, tamron 28-75mm f2.8, Sigma 135mm f1.8 Sony 85mm f1.8 Apsc Sigma 16mm - 30mm - 54mm (f1.4) Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SimuFilmmaker]

@@tomapaunovic sigma 24-70mm f2.8

[@tomapaunovic]

@@matt88169 When talking lenses, I think it's really important to figure out what are your needs in terms of FoV and DoF and image quality and then go shopping lenses. High-quality F4 zooms on FF were always really popular, especially among landscape photographers. And it makes a lot of sense, why would you pay more and carry more weight if most of your images are F8/F11. IMHO it would be great if we had even narrower apperture lenses for such use cases. Canon is releasing some of those for RF mount, but those were mostly gimped in some other areas. If you need a DoF of FF 2.8 then that would require big lenses, but that's still your best option since APS-C 1.8 are almost nonexistant, except for Sigma 18-35 and 50-100 who are really big and have limited range.

[@Jeo-What]

Thank you so very much for creating this comparison video between these two cameras. I sold the full frame Canon DSLR 5D Mark III and the lens collection to get the Fuji X-H1 due to the weight, dynamic range and the feel of the Fuji language; however, soon realized that the reliability of auto focus in photo and video mode, high ISO noise, inability to focus in dark environment, file format in Light Room, battery life even with three batteries with a grip and WHAT IN THE WORLD is the Boot mode for since it can only perform the best in this mode?! I waited for four years for Fuji to update the X-H1 while wondering if I should of purchased the A7III that was released at the same price as the X-H1 even though E-Mount lenses was heavy, big and expansive (though I would get Sony special pricing as I was working in a camera store). Four years later after watching many comparison reviews especially this review, as of yesterday I had purchased the A7IV with Tamron 17-28 f/2.8 & 28-75 f/2.8 G2, shot a photo/video session for the city and wishing that I bought the A7III four years ago. Sure, it does not have the "Fuji feel" during the shoot which is very unique ;however, it also does not have the "Fuji feel" of pain when worrying about battery life, unreliable focus images, dealing with Fuji video or RAW file in Lightroom while painfully seeing noise after ISO 3200 even in average lighting. With these Tamron lenses, the setup is actually lighter in hand and still have 80% battery left after the session which Fuji would have used up one and half it's small batteries. Tried a few images at ISO 12,800 AND 40,000 in extreme dark condition where even I have no idea what the subject looks like and the image turns out very acceptable even handheld at 1/10s at 75mm. Thanks again for making video like this to help people like me to make the right decision for the equipment.

[@tajamer]

Love your videos. I am hoping you get your hands on the fujifilm XT-5 soon and review it for us. Trying to decide between that or getting a sony s7IV.

[@Kolegu]

Yet antother great video from you, I appreciate all of your effort that goes into making of these videos. I'm still waiting for Lumix to announce a replacement for the G9, GH6 doesn't suits my needs and OM System OM-1 is not as fast as I would like it to be( I mainly shoot motorsport). I've bought the G9 after I saw your review on that camera, and I haven't regret a second that purchase. But at this moment I feel the need to change the camera, I would like to jump to a more profesional sports camera, such as Z9, R3 or A9ii, but the budget doesn't allow me to make the switch, and then this Fuji came to my attention. Looks like the perfect camera for my needs, also the lens doesn't cost a fortune, I might need to take this camera for a weekend and test it out.

[@ozk9127]

What a great comparison video! You are making the best camera comparison videos on the planet. Bravo 👏🎉

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@ozk9127]

@@TheHybridShooter nice to see your response 💖 Hello from Azerbaijan.

[@thegeneral123]

Been looking forward to this and oh, nice Speedmaster! Seamaster owner here!

[@just_eirik]

Does the Sony have a dynamic range setting like the Fujifilm does? I’m talking about the thing that goes from 100% to 400% and you have to shoot at a higher ISO for it to be active.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, it has Dynamic range optimizer function for JPEGs, although it is not quite the same thing.

[@cohoonatube]

Wonderfully well-balanced overview as always, thanks! Having only rented an A7III for 2 weeks, how adjustable are the Sony in-camera colors? On Canon, I had quite a bit of control over the Jpeg output, is Sony similar? In the picture of the Gimbal and Trees, I think it captures the difference I see and so enjoy in Fuji Colors... black is darker (contrast) and the trees (greens) look more natural or perhaps more similar to Nikon on the Fuji. Could this be changed and applied globally on a Sony? Obviously this wouldn't impact Raw output. Lastly, is the round control 4-way selector not a wheel, a-la Canon, on the Sony? I thought it was , but can't remember. I think if Fuji had kept their dial buttons I might be choosing an X-H2 when it drops, but still think between the low light performance, lens selection (used!), and customization, the Sony would suit me better (especially primarily for photography with little video use). Thanks again!

[@Phoenixrider9241]

Not on the A7III but on the A7IV for jpeg output, you have almost the whole Lightroom basic adjustment tab. Including but not limited to Highlights, Shadows, Clarity, Sharpness etc. I think the A7IV has a whole lot of options for any Jpeg shooter. Since I shoot RAW always, I don't get to try it out a whole lot. But there are a lot of options.

[@cohoonatube]

@@Phoenixrider9241 Great to know, thanks! I usually shoot Raw as well, but love the option to set up my Jpegs for my 2nd card slot. I've been spoiled with Nikon's color science, but have been impressed with the A7iv's as well... it's just the greens that need some tweaking. With 6 kids I don't have a lot of time for post, so if I can get the Jpegs 90% of the way there, it's all I need for quick printing family events etc. Thanks again!

[@Phoenixrider9241]

@@cohoonatube most welcome. Happy to help😄

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! Yes, there is a wide variety of picture profiles, creative styles and DR setting for JPEGs on Sony.

[@MarianPeciar87]

Amazing work as always! Information and the way you provide it is excellent.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@ruff1draft]

Does the Sony A74 have a Neutral picture profile

[@TheHybridShooter]

PP4 - Rec. 709 is basically Neutral picture profile.

[@JaysonYan]

Awesome video as usual. Could you do a similar comparison between a7iv and z6ii? Thank you

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! Unfortunately not, I don't have Z6 II.

[@fotogmike5887]

@@TheHybridShooter Given the high quality of your reviews and your growing audience I think that Nikon should be sending you their equipment for review. Thanks for posting another great video!

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@fotogmike5887 My pleasure! Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.

[@garveyebsmith]

Excellent detailed comparison. Thank you.

[@BryanElliott_]

Will you do a test of using the xhs2 and black magic raw ? I would love to see if the auto focus still works with black magic?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not in the foreseeable future.

[@sydneynomura281]

black magic doesn't have autofocus though?

[@Luigi13]

I like your reviews and I watched them all. Will you be able to review the X-H2 Fujifilm with the 40 megapixel sensor? I would like to see the image quality that it put out in different lighting, and how the noise is controlled. Thank you.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, I will but it hasn’t arrived yet.

[@edi18912]

which is better for weddings and real estate

[@TheHybridShooter]

There is no clear answer, depends on your preferences.

[@WildLionGames]

ok so I'm trying to decide on the two cameras now and Im a little stuck and looking for advice. I had the sony a6300. I loved it, but was ready to move on and I just LOVE the colors of Fujifilm. So I bought the XT4. I've had the XT4 for about 6-7 months now and I'm pretty meh on it still. I love the image that it produces but there's a ton of other issues I have such as the camera constantly locking up, extremely slow buffering after burst still shooting and I've even had photos just not write to the card because of that. It's screwed me over a few times shooting sports because as the card becomes fuller the camera writes even slower. I was leaning Sony a7iv but that 40fps in the fujifilm is so tempting. the 6k would be nice but honestly I have 2 cinema cameras dedicated for video so I'm really looking for a strong hybrid camera with stronger photo ability. is there a camera similar to the a7iv but with a higher fps? or do you think the 10fps will suffice? the autofocus was noticeably sharper too.

[@TheHybridShooter]

There is the A1 but the price is completely different. I can’t really answer you other questions, that depends on you specific use and expectations.

[@WildLionGames]

@@TheHybridShooter yeah don't really wanna go up THAT high in price lol. Thanks for the response. I'll probably go back to Sony, the a6300 was always so reliable for me and the fujifilm hasn't been.

[@professionalpotato4764]

What SD cards were you using? The a6xxx series is worse because they only use UHS-I cards. If you use V90 cards the buffer should be decent.

[@lyndonjones388]

Does Sony have a usable crop factor on this camera?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don’t understand this question.

[@lyndonjones388]

@@TheHybridShooter the a7r4 can drop to a 26mp on the push of a button with 1,5 crop from full frame, what does this camera do? Just asking not intended to be rude

[@TheHybridShooter]

There is 16 MP APS-C mode.

[@lyndonjones388]

@@TheHybridShooter thank

[@skepsys]

touch to track seems very convenient. fujifilm not having it sounds like a minus. it could be a sign that theyre not confident it can track a subject well. do they just not have touch to track, or no tracking at all (video)?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Judging by the great accuracy of face tracking in video, I don't think that the lack of confidence is the issue. It will track subjects automatically like any other wide-are AF setting, you just can't select specific subject.

[@angeloflow_23]

could you do a review of the canon r7, thx

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately no.

[@angeloflow_23]

@@TheHybridShooter 🫡

[@tomapaunovic]

Fuji has great speed and features, but I'm puzzled that even with stacked sensors they are still lagging in AF behind Sony (and probably Canon) models that are using regular non-stacked sensors.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Sensor stacking doesn't affect the AF that much in reality, it is more about PD hardware and algorithm.

[@rc-stuntmen9004]

Best reviews on YT! Can make one of the XT4 paired with the 150-600 ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! Unfortunately not, I'm not able to do that.

[@jan-jans143]

A7iv greatest weakness is its rolling shutter. I own it for 2 years. Everything good on a7iv.

[@michialharris1850]

The highlight roll off is better on sony. Man I don't know which to get.

[@huzainisahmawi]

my go to man. well done keep it up

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@BrendanEvan]

Superb comparison video! Thank you

[@TheHybridShooter]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@DCFotographs]

I’m heavily invested in Fuji. XT4; 10-24; 16-55; 50-140; 100-400; 35f2. I’m doing wildlife/birds in flight 50% and landscape the other 50% of the time. I’m frustrated with the amount of shots I keep missing while my Sony buddy gets a much better keeper rate. Should I sell all and go to a7iv with equiv focal lengths for both landscape/wildlife? Or will the XH2s really deliver with the AF for the super fast bird flight shots? Thank you for the review.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don’t know, I haven’t tried it for birds in flight. You’re welcome!

[@wparo]

Fuji overdid it a little with the pricing of the XH2-S. It's only an APS-C camera with average specs. They should know their place and sell them for half the price.

[@TheHybridShooter]

You definitely didn’t overdo it with the research if you think so.

[@bobdrawbaugh4207]

Average specs? Maybe you should look at the specs again.

[@sergeyp6465]

It will be nice to see A7IV vs X-H2/X-T5 comparison

[@kalkun22]

@5:54, seems like Fuji dont get correct focus here and it looks soft compared to the Sony. This is also main issue with the xt3/x100v/xt4. It's confirms focus with green box super fast, but very often its marginal off. At medium distance and close to infinity they really struggles. Often focusing at 5 meters when the camera should be at infinity from F5 and up. i dont trust my x100v autofocus at all..

[@TheHybridShooter]

It definitely does get focus right there, that is a "HUD" recording not suitable for comparing sharpness.

[@cesarebonazza]

Great Review as always. Thank you

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@kayanna418]

What about xh4 vs a7iii who would win and give better quality? overall?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I have made a video about that kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpTRlaGBfd1qq9U

[@remontheroad]

That's a rather complete test comparison! Thanks for that. I do have the impression that you pushed the Fuji a little more than the Sony though. In many pics, especially at the beginning of the video, the quality seem to be rather poor on the Fuji while close to perfect on the Sony (for example the Freewell filter box at 1:51) which seems way better on the Sony and far from professional grade on the XH2S As a Fuji User, on an XT3, most of my pics are great even when handheld. Given that we buy a camera to vet great pictures quality and not blurry ones, I am tempted to say that the Sony is better, while I am pretty sure that the difference is not that huge. If it is, then Fuji is in a serious danger. Regarding depth of field, it's clear that Sony is better, FF is helping a lot here. I am sorry, I might be a little too critical here, but it feels that you have your favorite here. Nothing wrong with that though, we all have our preferences :)

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you for your feedback, but I don't understand any of it. How is it possible to push Fuji a little more, especially in side-by-side shots? As you can see in the file name, I have even used enhance function in Lightroom on Fuji shot to minimize any possible processing IQ losses. Visible difference at 300% magnification doesn't mean that the IQ on Fuji is not good enough. I am no offense, but I don't think that am the one who has a favorite here.

[@agustinfernandez659]

excellent work very honest and trustworthy...

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@cesarebonazza]

Thanks!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@ChimaChindaDev]

I moved from full frame to Fujifilm about three years ago and I don't really buy into the "full frame look" concept. The images are barey distinguishable. Great review by the way - you always put a lot of work into your videos and you are unbiased too. I really want to get the X-H2S but I'm struggling to justify the cost right now. If I get one or two good photo/video jobs in the near future I'm surely going to invest the money in an X-H2S.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! I have been using both for 5 years and I do buy into the "full frame look" concept.

[@-grey]

After shooting fujifilm for about 5 years, I can say that their colour aesthetic isn't as neutral as it appears in the few comparisons. There is a lot of tonal differences which I think they do to mitigate highlight clipping, such as pulling down midtones and highlights. This gives an over all muddier aesthetic than any other brands when combined with their strong shadows. It's only a problem in their simulations though. Also, they generally push for red or magentas in skin hues outside of Astia, and Velvia. So just something to be aware of if you are looking for realistic colour accuracy.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't agree with that. Fuji colors have always been very neutral in my experience. Chart testing also confirms that they are some of the most accurate on the market. Film simulations are obviously not meant to be neutral, so I don't see a reason to criticize that.

[@-grey]

@@TheHybridShooter I'm talking about the simulations specifically. Which is often the selling point for people. It's not a criticism. I use Fujifilm. It's just a note for people's expectations. I couldn't in good faith recommend the simulations for colour accuracy. Shooting raw is fine though, if you use the Adobe profiles over the simulations.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't think that anybody expects neutral colors from simulations, the whole point of the simulations is that they are not color neutral, so I don't think that explaining that is necessary.

[@-grey]

@@TheHybridShooter Objectively, there will be newcomers who will value that information. Especially those looking to do colour accurate work like product photography, flowers, or portraits, as fujifilm is a very accessible, entry level, high quality brand. I've heard people refer to Provia as neutral. Pro Neg high and standard as neutral also. It's quite misleading, since there is no way to get a true to life accurate image from the camera if you are a beginner, without stripping the colour profile off a raw in software. Each profile has its own quirks and aesthetic that shifts away from a clean natural look. This is worth noting for functional usability purposes, and almost never is. You need to be a little more experienced and knowledgeable, if you ever don't want the fuji aesthetic. They don't have a "turn off simulation" mode. This is pertinent since Fujifilm colours and tonal gradients are very stylised compared to other brands. So it's not fair to represent them as so similar. I mean no offense. I'm just leaving a cautionary qualifier for those it could matter for, from experience.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yeah, I should have added that it doesn't apply to Provia (Provia basically is "film simulation OFF" Fuji also calls it standard). Provia has always been very accurate and neutral in my experience, so I don't agree with that. Other film simulations are indeed inaccurate, which is what they are supposed to be.

[@eliaspap8708]

Thanks for another great review! I kind of like were Fuji has located the back button AF, the Sony is too far to the left for me. when it comes to noise though that’s disappointing Fuji hasn’t been able to improve on that from the XT4. Anyway I don’t mind a bit of noise but its easier to manage on the Sony.

[@TCinSoCal]

I do BBF and have tested both. It doesn’t take long to get used to them. Fuji is easy to locate ‘blind’ being right next to the joystick but Sony AF button is larger/more confident feel.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you for watching! I prefer Sony’s position, but it wasn’t difficult to get used to either, even when switching between them.

[@TCinSoCal]

@@TheHybridShooter agree 100%.

[@kirkh666joejoe]

Great comparison of two very capable cameras :) I paused at 7:32 and was amazed at the clutter in the sony's viewfinder and frame...how can you even compose anything with that much junk shown?

[@mitchcoull6290]

You can easily change what you want on the screen. I only have my exposure values that you see on the bottom and the histogram on the screen. Very minimal

[@SM-Video]

"Hello my friends" - love it! And thank you!

[@kayanna418]

off topic but how would the canon r6 stack up against these two? especially the a74

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't really know, R6 has some serious shortcomings such as crop in every 4K video mode, no aperture priority in video, only 20 MP resolution and so on, so I haven't bought one.

[@neilr7935]

I'd just like to point out a couple things: 1. Lightroom is absolutely horrible for processing Fuji RAW files. The results are very different in Capture One. 2. You can shoot a full stop wider aperture on the Fuji crop sensor and get roughly the same depth of field as the full frame Sony camera. This allows you to get similar high ISO performance for any shots where you would normally stop down a bit on full frame.

[@TheHybridShooter]

1. Not anymore, especially with the new 40 MP sensor, I have also used enhanced function when showing 100% magnification. 2. That is an ISO test, I am not interesting in compensating DoF in that kind of test. The purpose of the FF is not to match DoF of crop sensor cameras.

[@maZec31]

I have Sony A7IV and it is amazing. I had before Sony A7 III and A7RIII and this camera is better than both cameras. I am not using my camera for video now.

[@Neil_Hasnat]

Happy with my a7iv ♥

[@ozwrangler.c]

Good review 🙏

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!