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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 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
  • Released May 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and Z50 (21MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was manufactured 2 years later than the Z50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades versus the Z50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Nikon Z50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S Z50 
ReleasedMay 2022October 2019Fresher by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

		

		

			
 Z50 Fujifilm X-H2S 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S Z50 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account 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") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S against the Z50.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z50 is 62 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z50.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-H2S to result in extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2S provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
83
 focusing manually
 megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
80
 manual focus
 good MP (21MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Street photography with Nikon Z50
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 weather proofing
 more heavy than competition (660g)
72
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
86
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (580 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
75
 good MP (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Travel photography with Nikon Z50
73
 better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count amazing (26MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (660 grams)
77
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 good MP (21MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
85
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
78
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 good MP (21MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2S
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
73
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone port
 more heavy than competition (660g)
71
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone port
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (397g)
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-H2SNikon Z50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Nikon Z50
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-31 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 82 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" 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 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $2,499 $857