The X-Pro2 was one of the most highly-anticipated products to come out of Fujifilm’s factory, arriving exactly four years after its much-loved predecessor, the X-Pro1. Even today, it remains a favourite amongst users who require digital features yet have a soft spot for the traditional rangefinder design.
The X-H1 is the latest X-Series camera and with its range of high-end features, takes its place above the X-Pro2 and X-T2 as the flagship model.
If you are interested in video, the choice from Sony can be quite overwhelming. Most of its mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras feature high quality 4K video, lots of image control and excellent performance in terms of dynamic range and high ISOs.
Sony has announced the second camera in its third-generation A7 series, the Sony A7 III. A mid-range model like the previous A7 II, it borrows a number of features from the two current flagships, the A9 and A7r III, making it the perfect full-frame solution for photographers on a restricted budget.
The A7r II, which was released nearly three years earlier, belongs to the second generation of A7 cameras. Having lost its flagship title to its successor, the A7r II, it is now significantly more affordable than before. Even so, it retains many desirable features, not least one of the best full-frame sensors on the market.
The Sony A7 mark III and Fujifilm X-H1 are priced similarly at approximately $1900/$2000 and are, at the time of writing, two of the most interesting offerings from their respective brands.
The A7 III includes features from the flagship A9 and A7R III in a package that is less expensive in comparison to the other two E-mount cameras, making it a very attractive choice for photographers who want a full-frame camera with excellent autofocus and 4K video.
The X-H1 is the new flagship from Fujifilm and finds its place a step above the X-T2 for a few reasons, the most important being 5-axis sensor stabilisation which is a first for the company.
The full-frame Sony A7 III is the brand’s latest full-frame E-mount model and also the most well-rounded in the range thanks to its brand new 24MP sensor, impressive number autofocus points, 5-axis in-body stabilisation and 4K video with full pixel readout. In fact, some are already calling it the “Mini A9” for the photographer on a budget.
But what about the a6500, the flagship camera of Sony’s APS-C range? It too can be called an all-rounder, as it incorporates many similar specifications to the A7 III – albeit inside a flat-topped body – so it is only natural to wonder how the two compare.