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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Released June 2022
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was revealed within a month of the Z30 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades against the Z30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S Z30 
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

		

		

			
 Z30 Fujifilm X-H2S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S Z30 
ReleasedMay 2022June 2022Same generation
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2S provides outside dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has sizing of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the Z30.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z30 is 62 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z30.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-H2S to produce extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography advice
83
 manual focus
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
82
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Street photography with Nikon Z30
72
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 environment sealing
 more heavy than average (660 grams)
75
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition (405g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography details
Nikon Z30 Sports photography details
86
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (580 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
76
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z30 as a Travel photography camera
73
 better than average battery life (580 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (660g)
78
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (405g)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Landscape photography with Nikon Z30
85
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (580 CIPA)
 two card slots
80
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
73
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (660g)
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-H2SNikon Z30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Nikon Z30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-31 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 82 35
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) 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 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 580 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD -
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $2,499 $650