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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Nikon Z 30

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FujifilmX-H2NikonZ 30
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2022July 2022
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HRCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution40.2 MP20.9 MP
Largest image7728 × 51525568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800100–51200
Sensor detail–Nikon DX-format CMOS; 21.51 million total pixels. UK rounds effective resolution to 20.9 MP, while Japan gives 20.88 MP. Image Dust Off reference data requires NX Studio.
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF; Pixel Shift Multi Shot records 20 frames for a 160-megapixel image using separate Fujifilm Pixel Shift Combiner computer software, not a single exposure or in-camera merge12/14-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; square and 16:9 still crops available
ISO detailStandard still ISO125–12800; extended ISO64/80/100/25600/51200Expandable to equivalent ISO 102400 or 204800; auto ISO supported. Movie ISO range 100–25600.
Image processorX-Processor 5EXPEED 6 (Photography Blog)
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst20 fps11 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR kit lens, excluded from body specifications and weightNIKKOR Z lenses; F-mount NIKKOR lenses require an adapter with model-dependent restrictions. Supported VR lenses provide optical stabilisation; no sensor-shift stabilisation.
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast AF, 117 or 425 selectable single points; maker animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train subject detection; human face/eye detectionHybrid phase/contrast detection with 209 single-point DX positions, eye/animal detection and continuous movie focus. Maker sensitivity −4.5 EV with low-light AF or −3 EV without, in AF-S at ISO 100, 20°C and f/1.8.
ShutterMechanical up to 1/8000 second; electronic up to 1/180000 second for single shots, continuous-mode ranges can differ; maker cautions about fast-motion distortion and artificial-light effectsMechanical focal-plane, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time. Flash sync 1/200 second; compatible Auto FP supported.
Burst detailElectronic up to 20 fps with 1.29× crop, 13 fps uncropped; mechanical up to 15 fps. Maker cropped 20 fps buffer over 1000 JPEG or compressed RAW frames using CFexpress Type B at cold start; media and conditions affect resultsContinuous H extended approximately 11 fps with mechanical shutter and JPEG or 12-bit RAW; Continuous H 5 fps, Continuous L 1–4 fps. TechRadar recorded approximately 30 RAW plus JPEG frames before pausing on its UHS-I card; buffer depth varies with format/card/settings.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops based on CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; digital movie stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separate–
FlashNo built-in flash; compatible external TTL hot shoe and synchronisation terminal, mechanical sync 1/250 secondNo built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible i-TTL Speedlights
Exposure controlsPASM mode dial with seven custom positions; twin command dials and configurable buttons; 19 film simulationsAuto/P/S/A/M and three user-setting banks; still compensation ±5 EV and movie compensation ±3 EV. Matrix, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering.
Video
Highest video resolution7680 × 4320 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailInternal uncropped 8K 7680×4320 up to 29.97p; 6.2K 6240×3510 up to 29.97p; DCI4K/UHD up to 59.94p, HQ oversampled modes up to 29.97p; separate Full HD high-speed up to 240p. 10-bit H.265 and internal ProRes, with ProRes restricted to CFexpress Type B. F-Log2; compatible external recorders support 12-bit RAW. Optional FAN-001 fan; recording duration depends on temperature and settingsUHD 3840 × 2160 up to 29.97p and Full HD up to 119.88p, without additional image-area crop. MOV/MP4 H.264; time-lapse, timecode and electronic VR supported. Maker maximum 125-minute recording claim applies to Full HD 24/25p at 25°C and depends on battery/internal temperature; quoted UHD 4K recording time is approximately 35 minutes. Electronic VR adds a crop; Photography Blog and TechRadar report 1.3×. No Log profile; Flat Picture Control available.
AudioSeparate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone socketsBuilt-in stereo microphone or 3.5 mm external microphone, adjustable sensitivity/attenuator; PCM in MOV or AAC in MP4. Optional microphone wind muff; no headphone socket.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,620,0001,040,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailForward-facing vari-angle 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.62 million dots; separate top status displaySide-hinged vari-angle touch LCD, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; self-portrait mode and front REC lamp. Dots count subpixels.
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinityNo built-in viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)680 photographs330 photographs
Body weight579 g350 g
Release detailMaker German announcement dated 9 September 2022 specifies retail from late September; month precision retained, no inferred worldwide first-sale dayAnnounced on 29 June 2022; Nikon US specifies first availability in mid-July 2022. Exact first retail day is not established, so month precision is retained.
Recording mediaOne CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker supports up to 2 TB cards, compatibility list appliesOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-I, sharing the lower battery/card compartment
PortsUSB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, full-size HDMI Type A, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets, 2.5 mm remote release, hot shoe and synchronisation terminalUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, HDMI Type D micro connector and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone output. Photography Blog's Micro USB wording is incorrect.
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2Bluetooth 4.2 and SnapBridge; UK specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, while Japan also lists a/ac and 5 GHz, so regional wireless support should be checked
Battery life detailNP-W235; approximately 680 Economy-mode or 540 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; current maker figures supersede Photography Blog's 720-shot claimEN-EL25; maker CIPA approximately 330 still shots or 75 minutes movie battery life. Photography Blog's 300-shot rating is not used. Current Japan packages may include EN-EL25a instead.
Charging–In-camera USB-C charging and external power while recording; optional EH-7P adapter. No separate battery charger in the published standard UK package.
Dimensions136.3×92.9×84.6 mm; minimum depth 42.8 mm, from current maker specificationsApproximately 128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 579 g excluding battery/card, or 660 g including bothApproximately 350 g body only or 405 g with battery/card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMaker 79 weather-sealed points, operating temperature −10°C to +40°C; magnesium-alloy construction named Amateur PhotographerMaker operating range 0–40°C and humidity up to 85% without condensation; Photography Blog describes magnesium-alloy construction with less extensive weather protection than higher-end bodies
In the box–UK lists BF-N1 body cap, EN-EL25 battery, AN-DC25 strap and UC-E24 USB cable; Japan lists EN-EL25a or EN-EL25 and AN-DC29 strap, so regional/revision package contents vary

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