The catch
Fujifilm X-H2 body
It weighs 167g more and uses two different card types. ProRes gets no simultaneous SD copy, and 8K 29.97/25p gets no internal proxy.
Side by side
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a6700: X-H2 gives you more crop room, a6700 fits 4K slow motion into a smaller body
Quick verdict
A taller high-resolution source comes with X-H2, while a6700 offers 4K 120 and a 167g lighter body. Fujifilm is the choice for 8K crop room, larger ordinary still files or eligible dual-card copies. Sony is the choice for a smaller E-mount kit and supported 4K slow motion. Both offers are body-only. ProRes on X-H2 records only to CFexpress Type B and cannot be duplicated to SD. Sony 4K 120 carries extra crop and no internal proxies, and X-H2 also has no proxies at 8K 29.97/25p.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The frame you want later can steer today’s camera choice
A wide shot of a family performance may have to become a horizontal film and a closer portrait clip of one person. The X-H2’s 7680×4320 source can yield a centered 2430×4320 portrait crop, whereas a 3840×2160 source leaves 1215×2160. Fujifilm can therefore cover a 2160×3840 portrait delivery before any further cropping, as long as the intended person stays inside the frame. Sony’s smaller crop can still work for a smaller final video, but it has to be enlarged to hit that 4K portrait target. This is a geometric reason to choose the X-H2, not a promise that every crop will be sharp. Focus, subject motion, lens quality and framing still matter more than spare pixels.
Where this comes from
4320×9/16=2430 and 2160×9/16=1215. Assumes the specific source formats and no extra crop. No measured resolution claim is made.
The catch
Sony a6700 body
It has one card slot. 4K 120 narrows the view and cannot record internal proxies at 120p.
Fujifilm X-H2 body
- Why pick it
- From one planned high-resolution take you need a horizontal edit and a portrait 4K crop, and your computer can handle the chosen 8K files.
- Eligible capture-stage card copies are a requirement, and you will shoot a supported non-ProRes format on appropriate CFexpress and SD media.
- The catch
- It weighs 167g more and uses two different card types. ProRes gets no simultaneous SD copy, and 8K 29.97/25p gets no internal proxy.
Sony a6700 body
- Why pick it
- Ordinary 4K 120 footage for slow playback is what you want, once the extra crop, card requirements and editing workflow have been checked.
- You already use compatible Sony E lenses and value a body 167g lighter, before counting the lens.
- The catch
- It has one card slot. 4K 120 narrows the view and cannot record internal proxies at 120p.
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What this page compares
Family films, sport and still photography, weighed for X-H2 and Sony a6700. Crop room, 4K slow motion, card copies and the editing work each choice creates are compared.
Both stabilized APS-C hybrids are aimed at an enthusiast who photographs family life and produces edited video. Choosing between a higher-resolution two-card body and a smaller high-rate body is a credible decision within that use case.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Plan a portrait 4K crop out of the high-resolution take
The X-H2 gives 4320 pixels of source height.
- Fujifilm X-H2 body
- Better fit
- Sony a6700 body
- Caution
Hold on to 4K resolution when playing action back at quarter speed
a6700 offers 119.88p, along with its crop and media limits.
- Fujifilm X-H2 body
- Caution
- Sony a6700 body
- Better fit
Make two eligible movie copies inside the camera
Apart from its ProRes exception, the X-H2 supports the specified duplicate mode.
- Fujifilm X-H2 body
- Better fit
- Sony a6700 body
- Not suitable
Stay with a lighter body and compatible Sony E lenses
a6700 trims 167g and keeps you in the E system.
- Fujifilm X-H2 body
- Caution
- Sony a6700 body
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
The frame you want later can steer today’s camera choice
A wide shot of a family performance may have to become a horizontal film and a closer portrait clip of one person. The X-H2’s 7680×4320 source can yield a centered 2430×4320 portrait crop, whereas a 3840×2160 source leaves 1215×2160. Fujifilm can therefore cover a 2160×3840 portrait delivery before any further cropping, as long as the intended person stays inside the frame. Sony’s smaller crop can still work for a smaller final video, but it has to be enlarged to hit that 4K portrait target. This is a geometric reason to choose the X-H2, not a promise that every crop will be sharp. Focus, subject motion, lens quality and framing still matter more than spare pixels.
How we worked this out
4320×9/16=2430 and 2160×9/16=1215. Assumes the specific source formats and no extra crop. No measured resolution claim is made.
The smaller camera may be the better fit for the more demanding motion edit
With battery and card, Sony is 167g lighter, and its ordinary 119.88p 4K recording can produce quarter-speed footage on a 29.97p timeline. The X-H2’s 4K limit is 59.94p, and higher-rate capture is offered in Full HD. For a pet jump or a child’s sports movement headed for a 4K family film, that gives a6700 a specific advantage. Its 120p mode adds crop, so a small room may call for a wider lens or a different camera position. It also has no internal proxy at that rate. Test the framing and the computer workflow together before buying the smaller body for slow motion. A higher rate does not guarantee sharper action or better autofocus.
How we worked this out
119.88/29.97=4 and 660-493=167g. The exact crop, resolution and proxy limits are kept. No measured AF or editing-speed claim.
That extra card pays off until the chosen format leaves it unused
The X-H2 can duplicate supported stills and movies across its CFexpress Type B and SD cards. Sony’s single slot cannot. That helps when you have to leave an important event with two capture-stage copies, but ProRes on the X-H2 records only to CFexpress. Picking that editing-friendly format takes away the simultaneous SD copy that may be why you bought the larger body. The X-H2 also rules out internal proxies at 8K 29.97/25p, while Sony rules them out at 120p. Either evening may therefore include a conversion on the computer and a separate verified backup. Settle on the real format before deciding which camera protects the event and saves work afterward.
How we worked this out
Covers the physical media and the documented ProRes and proxy restrictions. A proxy is no equivalent copy of the original recording, and duplication still depends on the mode.
Option A
Fujifilm, 16757045
Fujifilm X-H2 body
From one planned high-resolution take you need a horizontal edit and a portrait 4K crop, and your computer can handle the chosen 8K files.
- Best for
- From one planned high-resolution take you need a horizontal edit and a portrait 4K crop, and your computer can handle the chosen 8K files.
Facts we checked
- Body with battery and one card: 660g
- High-resolution source used here: 7680×4320 8K
- High-rate 4K: Up to 59.94p
- Internal cards: CFexpress Type B plus UHS-II SD
Option B
Sony, ILCE6700/B
Sony a6700 body
Ordinary 4K 120 footage for slow playback is what you want, once the extra crop, card requirements and editing workflow have been checked.
- Best for
- Ordinary 4K 120 footage for slow playback is what you want, once the extra crop, card requirements and editing workflow have been checked.
Facts we checked
- Body with battery and one card: 493g
- High-resolution source used here: 3840×2160 4K
- High-rate 4K: Up to 119.88p with extra crop
- Internal cards: One UHS-II SD
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Fujifilm X-H2 body | Sony a6700 body | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body with battery and one card | 660g | 493g | Before the lens, Sony saves 167g. |
| High-resolution source used here | 7680×4320 8K | 3840×2160 4K | Portrait cropping and sideways reframing each leave different headroom. |
| High-rate 4K | Up to 59.94p | Up to 119.88p with extra crop | On a 29.97p timeline, Sony can hold a 4K source for quarter-speed playback. |
| Internal cards | CFexpress Type B plus UHS-II SD | One UHS-II SD | Before you put a value on the second slot, check the real duplication mode. |
| Editing-copy restriction | No proxy at 8K 29.97/25p | No proxy at 120p/100p | In both headline modes, proxy creation can fall to the computer. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Fujifilm X-H2 body
- Neither offer includes lenses. Add suitable CFexpress Type B and a reader if needed, and try an 8K sample in the editor you intend to use.
With Sony a6700 body
- Confirm the exact V60/V90 requirement for ordinary or S&Q recording. After the 120p crop, a wider lens may be necessary.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Crop room and eligible card copies come first
Go with Fujifilm X-H2 body. The X-H2 offers those advantages, and the format restrictions still apply.
4K slow motion and a compact Sony kit you already own come first
Go with Sony a6700 body. a6700 keeps that specific recording and carrying plan intact.
Decision guide
Before you buy
Picking the framing later and protecting important recordings matter, and so do a smaller camera and slow motion that stays 4K.
What this page can’t tell you
- Image quality, low light and autofocus have no measured winner.
- Lenses and readers are left out of the body-only weight comparison.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the mirrorless cameras we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
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Fujifilm X-H2 body
From one planned high-resolution take you need a horizontal edit and a portrait 4K crop, and your computer can handle the chosen 8K files.
Eligible capture-stage card copies are a requirement, and you will shoot a supported non-ProRes format on appropriate CFexpress and SD media.
See price & reviews on AmazonSony a6700 body
Ordinary 4K 120 footage for slow playback is what you want, once the extra crop, card requirements and editing workflow have been checked.
You already use compatible Sony E lenses and value a body 167g lighter, before counting the lens.
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