X-H2vs Nikon Z8vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The nikon z8 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) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £3,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 45.7MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 910g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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