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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
61 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
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Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 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 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 Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2023
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H1 was unveiled 6 years prior to the Z8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up against the Z8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-H1 Z8 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-H1

          

          

            
 Z8 Fujifilm X-H1 
IntroducedMay 2023February 2018Newer by 63 months
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kClearer display (+1049k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-H1 Z8 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H1 has 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) whilst the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 in the new Camera and 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 are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the Z8.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z8 is 61 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z8.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon Z8 will show more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-H1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
80
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
89
 has manual focus
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
76
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 environment proof
72
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (910g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography features
Nikon Z8 Sports photography features
77
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/s)
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H1 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 terrible battery life (310 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
61
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
 more heavy than competitors (910g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
78
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 2 card slots
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
83
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 two card slots
 low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Nikon Z8
35
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
33
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors (910g)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z8
 Fujifilm X-H1Nikon Z8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Nikon Z8
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2023-05-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 46 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 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 325 493
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 46
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.20 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 900s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
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, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lbs) 910 gr (2.01 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 310 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $1,300 $3,999