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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D7200
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Nikon D7500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and D7500 (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 5 years after the D7500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores versus the D7500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Nikon D7500

 Fujifilm X-H2 D7500 
IntroducedSeptember 2022April 2017More modern by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 D7500 Fujifilm X-H2 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon D7500

 Fujifilm X-H2 D7500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 has external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Nikon D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Nikon D7500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the D7500.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and D7500 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and D7500.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-H2 to offer greater detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
amazing resolution (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography advice
Nikon D7500 Street photography advice
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than others (660 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Nikon D7500
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (680 shots)
supports phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography details
Nikon D7500 Travel photography details
74
good battery (680 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
amazing resolution (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (660 grams)
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography factors
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (680 shots)
has double storage slots
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7500 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than others (660g)
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon D7500
 Fujifilm X-H2Nikon D7500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Nikon D7500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2022-09-08 2017-04-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 1640000
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Available lenses 82 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 720 grams (1.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1483
Other
Battery life 680 shots 950 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,999 $1,247