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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Nikon Z fc, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was launched 4 years before the Z fc and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades versus the Z fc when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Z fc Fujifilm X-H1 
RevealedJune 2021February 2018More recent by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z fc 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers outer measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Nikon Z fc in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z fc is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z fc.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-H1 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
Nikon Z fc Street photography features
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (310 CIPA)
67
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (310 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (300 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (310 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-H1Nikon Z fc
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Nikon Z fc
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-14 2021-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,300 $949