X-H2vs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £499 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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