Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z50
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Launched February 2018
- Successor is Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
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Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm X-H1 was manufactured 20 months before the Z50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up against the Z50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery and Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon Z50
| Fujifilm X-H1 | Z50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-H1
| Z50 | Fujifilm X-H1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2019 | February 2018 | Newer by 20 months | |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z50
| Fujifilm X-H1 | Z50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same screen resolution | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers outer measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the Z50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z50 is 61 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z50.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-H1 to show greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-H1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-H1 | Nikon Z50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-H1 | Nikon Z50 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-14 | 2019-10-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | X-Processor Pro | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Total lenses | 54 | 15 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max 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 |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 673g (1.48 lbs) | 397g (0.88 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 photos | 320 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL25 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Price at release | $1,300 | $857 |