X-H2vs D5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | — |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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