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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9

Portability
62 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
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Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Revealed October 2021
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was brought out 8 months later than the Z9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores against the Z9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Nikon Z9

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-H2S Z9 
RevealedMay 2022October 2021Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

          

          

            
 Z9 Fujifilm X-H2S 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1620kSharper screen (+469k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z9

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-H2S Z9 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need 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") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has specifications of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs the Z9.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z9 is 62 and 51 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Z9.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2S featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon Z9 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2S will have an edge in sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
83
 focusing manually
 resolution is excellent (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
88
 has manual focus
 resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Street photography with Nikon Z9
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 weather proof
 more heavy than others (660g)
70
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than average in class (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
86
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery power (580 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
90
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography info
Nikon Z9 Travel photography info
73
 good battery power (580 shots)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 resolution is excellent (26MP)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others (660 grams)
64
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than average in class (1,340 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography features
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography features
85
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 good battery power (580 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
87
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (740 shots)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging information
Nikon Z9 Vlogging information
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone jack
 more heavy than others (660 grams)
32
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average in class (1,340 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm X-H2SNikon Z9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Nikon Z9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-31 2021-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 82 29
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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, 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Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 1340g (2.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 740 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Storage slots Two Two
Retail cost $2,499 $5,500