Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z8

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z8. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-H2S

Nikon Z8

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-H2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z8 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-H2S were released 2022 and Nikon Z8 was released 2023. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-H2S	2022
Nikon Z8	2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-H2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z8 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-H2S	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z8	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-H2S has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z8 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-H2S	26 MP 25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160
Nikon Z8	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504

Nikon Z8 has a 75 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-H2S. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z8 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-H2S. Nikon Z8 has an ISO range that stretches from 32 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-H2S has 160 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-H2S	160-12800
Nikon Z8	32-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-H2S
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z8

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-H2S can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z8 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-H2S	15
Nikon Z8	30

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon Z8 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Z8 weighs 910 gr (equal to 2.01 lb) which is 38% heavier than Fujifilm X-H2S and its 660 gr (or 1.46 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-H2S	660 gr 1.46 lb
Nikon Z8	910 gr 2.01 lb