Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
Introduced May 2022
Old Model is Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)

46MP - Full frame Sensor
3.2" Tilting Screen
ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
No Anti-Alias Filter
1/8000s Maximum Shutter
3840 x 2160 video
Nikon Z Mount
705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
Launched October 2020
Superseded the Nikon Z7

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Nikon Z7 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was unveiled 20 months later than the Z7 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up vs the Z7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II Gallery

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2S & Nikon Z7 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2S Gallery & Nikon Z7 II Gallery.

Fujifilm X H2S front Fujifilm X H2S front thumbnail

Fujifilm X H2S screen back Fujifilm X H2S screen back thumbnail

Nikon Z7 II front Nikon Z7 II front thumbnail

Nikon Z7 II screen back Nikon Z7 II screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Nikon Z7 II

	Fujifilm X-H2S	Z7 II
Launched	May 2022	October 2020	More recent by 20 months
Screen type	Fully Articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen			Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Fujifilm X-H2S

	Z7 II		Fujifilm X-H2S
Screen size	3.2"		3.00"	Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution	2100k		1620k	Crisper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z7 II

	Fujifilm X-H2S		Z7 II
Manually focus				More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen				Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Nikon Z7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs the Z7 II.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z7 II is 62 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z7 II.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2S will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography highlights

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights

has manual focus

excellent MP (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

comes with face detect focus

supports RAW files

focusing manually

amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)

large sensor size (Full frame)

comes with face detect focus

saves RAW files

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Street photography camera

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera

screen articulates

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

supports RAW files

features focus by touch

weather proof

more heavy than competitors in class (660g)

has a tilting screen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

large sensor size (Full frame)

saves RAW files

boasts touch focus

environment proof

good ISO range (25,600)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography factors

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors

maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)

silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

excellent MP (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

comes with tracking focus

weather proof

better than average battery pack (580 per charge)

supports phase detect auto focus

maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)

large sensor size (Full frame)

comes with tracking focus

environment proof

sensor has phase detect auto focus

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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II

better than average battery pack (580 shots)

weather proof

has bluetooth

features focus by touch

excellent MP (26MP)

selfie friendly screen

more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)

environment proof

has bluetooth

boasts touch focus

amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)

doesn't have selfie friendly screen

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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography information

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information

has manual focus

change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

nice screen size (3.00 inch)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

excellent MP (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

does not have anti-alias filter

supports RAW files

weather proof

better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)

has double storage slots

focusing manually

change lenses (Nikon Z mount)

pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)

large sensor size (Full frame)

doesnt have low pass filter

good ISO range (25,600)

saves RAW files

environment proof

has dual storage slots

Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera

selfie friendly screen

touchscreen

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

comes with face detect focus

video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)

comes with microphone port

more heavy than competitors in class (660g)

built-in touchscreen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

comes with face detect focus

video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)

includes mic jack

doesn't have selfie friendly screen

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z7 II
	Fujifilm X-H2S	Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Make	FujiFilm	Nikon
Model	Fujifilm X-H2S	Nikon Z7 Mark II
Type	Advanced Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless
Introduced	2022-05-31	2020-10-14
Body design	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type	Stacked BSI X-Trans	BSI-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	26 megapixel	46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution	6240 x 4160	8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO	12800	25600
Highest boosted ISO	51200	102400
Minimum native ISO	160	64
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO	80	32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points	425	493
Lens
Lens mounting type	Fujifilm X	Nikon Z
Total lenses	82	15
Focal length multiplier	1.5	1
Screen
Range of screen	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Screen diagonal	3.00 inches	3.2 inches
Screen resolution	1,620 thousand dot	2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	5,760 thousand dot	3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.8x	0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed	1/32000 seconds	-
Continuous shooting speed	15.0fps	10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Maximum flash sync	1/250 seconds	1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution	4096x2160	3840x2160
Video data format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)	Yes
GPS	None	None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight	660 grams (1.46 pounds)	705 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical 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	580 images	420 images
Battery format	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery model	NP-W235	-
Self timer	Yes	Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media	1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD	CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots	2	2
Pricing at launch	$2,499	$2,997