Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8

Portability
62 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Display
ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
Launched May 2022
Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)

46MP - Full frame Sensor
3.20" Tilting Screen
ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
7680 x 4320 video
Nikon Z Mount
910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was introduced 11 months prior to the Z8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up against the Z8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 Gallery

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H2S Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

Fujifilm X H2S front Fujifilm X H2S front thumbnail

Fujifilm X H2S screen back Fujifilm X H2S screen back thumbnail

Nikon Z8 front Nikon Z8 front thumbnail

Nikon Z8 screen back Nikon Z8 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Nikon Z8

	Fujifilm X-H2S		Z8
Screen type	Fully Articulated		Tilting	Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen				Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

	Z8	Fujifilm X-H2S
Revealed	May 2023	May 2022	More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing	3.20"	3.00"	Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution	2089k	1620k	Clearer screen (+469k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z8

	Fujifilm X-H2S		Z8
Focus manually				Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen				Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2S features external 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) whilst the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the Z8.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z8 is 62 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z8.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2S with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z8 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-H2S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography advice

Nikon Z8 Portrait photography advice

has manual focus

great MP (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

offers face detect autofocus

saves RAW files

focusing manually

resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)

sensor size is large (Full frame)

has face detect autofocus

delivers RAW files

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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Street photography with Nikon Z8

screen articulates fully

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

saves RAW files

includes touch focus

environment proof

more heavy than average (660g)

tilting screen

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is large (Full frame)

delivers RAW files

supports focus by touch

environment sealing

great ISO range (25,600)

heavier than competition in class (910g)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Sports photography camera

Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera

max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)

quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great MP (26MP)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

offers tracking focus

environment proof

great battery (580 per charge)

has phase detect autofocus

quiet shooting (1/32,000s)

high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)

sensor size is large (Full frame)

has tracking focus

environment sealing

supports phase detect autofocus

maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)

not so great battery life (330 shots)

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography info

Nikon Z8 Travel photography info

great battery (580 per charge)

environment proof

connects via bluetooth

includes touch focus

great MP (26MP)

selfie friendly display

more heavy than average (660 grams)

environment sealing

supports bluetooth

supports focus by touch

resolution is amazing (46MP)

not so great battery life (330 CIPA)

heavier than competition in class (910g)

display isn't selfie friendly

Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography features

Nikon Z8 Landscape photography features

has manual focus

switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

good sized screen (3.00 inches)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great MP (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

doesnt have anti aliasing filter

saves RAW files

environment proof

great battery (580 per charge)

has dual storage slots

focusing manually

interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)

good sized screen (3.20 inch)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)

sensor size is large (Full frame)

great ISO range (25,600)

delivers RAW files

environment sealing

2 card slots

not so great battery life (330 per charge)

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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2S

Vlogging with Nikon Z8

selfie friendly display

touch screen

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

offers face detect autofocus

high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)

has microphone jack

more heavy than average (660g)

touchscreen enabled

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

has face detect autofocus

high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)

comes with mic support

display isn't selfie friendly

heavier than competition in class (910 grams)

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z8
	Fujifilm X-H2S	Nikon Z8
General Information
Brand	FujiFilm	Nikon
Model	Fujifilm X-H2S	Nikon Z8
Class	Advanced Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless
Launched	2022-05-31	2023-05-10
Physical type	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type	Stacked BSI X-Trans	Stacked CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	Full frame
Sensor dimensions	23.5 x 15.6mm	35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area	366.6mm²	858.0mm²
Sensor resolution	26MP	46MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution	6240 x 4160	8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO	12800	25600
Maximum enhanced ISO	51200	102400
Min native ISO	160	64
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO	80	32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points	425	493
Lens
Lens mounting type	Fujifilm X	Nikon Z
Total lenses	82	46
Focal length multiplier	1.5	1
Screen
Display type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Display sizing	3.00 inch	3.20 inch
Display resolution	1,620 thousand dots	2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	5,760 thousand dots	3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.8x	0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed	30s	900s
Fastest shutter speed	1/8000s	-
Fastest quiet shutter speed	1/32000s	1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate	15.0fps	30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range	no built-in flash	no built-in flash
Flash modes	no built-in flash	Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize	1/250s	1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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	7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution	4096x2160	7680x4320
Video data format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight	660 grams (1.46 lbs)	910 grams (2.01 lbs)
Dimensions	136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7")	144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score	not tested	98
DXO Color Depth score	not tested	26.3
DXO Dynamic range score	not tested	14.2
DXO Low light score	not tested	2548
Other
Battery life	580 photos	330 photos
Type of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery model	NP-W235	EN-EL15c
Self timer	Yes	Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage	1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD	one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots	2	2
Retail cost	$2,499	$3,999