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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 3 years before the Z6 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores against the Z6 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-H1 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2018More recent by 32 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z6 II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 provides outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z6 II.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
high MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high MP (25MP)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-H1Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-14 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, 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 Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lb) 705 gr (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,300 $1,997