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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was brought out 6 months earlier than the Z7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades against the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Z7 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z7 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2018Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the Z7.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z7 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you more detail having its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
MP count great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography advice
Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (310 shots)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery life (310 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count great (46 megapixels)
terrible battery (330 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (310 shots)
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm X-H1Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Nikon Z7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro Expeed 6
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 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 310 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) XQD card
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $1,300 $2,797