Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7

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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z7

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-H1 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-H1.
Compare Fujifilm X-H1 image quality against competitors.

35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z7 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon Z7 in the real world.
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Compare Nikon Z7 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Z7 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$1000 vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon Z7 advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Longer video battery life
85 vs 35 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
45.7 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

User reviews

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Body with Battery Grip

Body with Battery Grip
Body Only
Kit with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens

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Body Only
Kit with 24-70mm f/4 S lens
Kit with 24-70mm f/4 S lens and FTZ adapter

Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 Shooter's Report

Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
Read our Nikon Z7 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon Z7

Sigma sd Quattro

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Nikon Z7

Sigma sd Quattro H

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Compared to Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon Z6

$1000
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Fujifilm X-H1

Canon EOS R

$1000
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1596
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1596
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-H1

Fujifilm X-T3

$1000
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Nikon Z7

Fujifilm X-T3

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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