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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 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
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was unveiled 2 years later than the Z5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up versus the Z5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-H2 Z5 
RevealedSeptember 2022July 2020More recent by 26 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 Z5 Fujifilm X-H2 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-H2 Z5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 comes with physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Nikon Z5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 against the Z5.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and Z5 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Z5.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-H2 will result in extra detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
MP count high (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than average (660g)
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (680 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery (680 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count high (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (660 grams)
68
great battery power (470 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
heavier than average in class (675g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (680 shots)
has dual storage slots
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (660 grams)
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-H2Nikon Z5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Nikon Z5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-08 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 82 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash 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
Highest 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
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 680 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $1,999 $1,399