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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon Z9

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The X-H2S wins 4 of 8 scored specs (burst, stabilization, weight); the Z9 wins 4 (resolution, max video, battery (cipa)). The X-H2S is $1,898 cheaper.

4 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization, weight.
4 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, max video, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Fujifilm X-H2S136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm · 660 g
  • Nikon Z9149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm · 1340 g

Where they differ

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X-H2SZ9
PRICE & SCORE
Price$2,899BEST$4,797
CameraFits score8.89.3BEST
PHOTO
Resolution26.16 MP45.7 MPBEST
SensorMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.APS-CFull-frame
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.40 fpsBEST30 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.7 stopsBEST6 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elecElectronic only, 1/32000
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −7 EVPeople, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −9 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6K8KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.9.7 ms · 4K full width, CineD14.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.F-Log/F-Log2N-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.ProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW over HDMIInternal N-RAW + ProRes RAW
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.YesNo
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.580 shots740 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.660 gBEST1340 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.5.76M-dot, 0.8×3.69M-dot, 0.8×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.CFexpress B + SD UHS-II2x CFexpress B
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Fujifilm XNikon Z
Native lenses40+50+

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