Fujifilm X-H2S vs Nikon D800

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H2S and Nikon D800. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-H2S

Nikon D800

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-H2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D800 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-H2S were released 2022 and Nikon D800 was released 2012. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-H2S	2022
Nikon D800	2012

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-H2S is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D800 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-H2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D800 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 D800	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 D800 has 36,3 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 D800	36,3 MP 36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912

Nikon D800 has a 39 % 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 D800 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-H2S. Nikon D800 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-H2S has 160 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-H2S	160-12800
Nikon D800	100-25600

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 D800

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 D800 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-H2S	15
Nikon D800	6

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 D800 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 D800 weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 36% heavier than Fujifilm X-H2S and its 660 gr (or 1.46 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-H2S	660 gr 1.46 lb
Nikon D800	900 gr 1.98 lb