X-H2vs Z7 IIvs Nikon Z8
Which should you buy?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Z7 II (2020) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £2,699 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 45.7MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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