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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H1 was introduced 6 months prior to the Z6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up vs the Z6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Z6 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z6 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2018Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 features exterior dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Nikon Z6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the Z6.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z6 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z6 will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography information
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
85
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Street photography highlights
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Nikon Z6
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
not so great battery (330 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (310 shots)
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z6 Vlogging factors
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-H1Nikon Z6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Nikon Z6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-14 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) XQD card
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $1,300 $1,997