EOS RPvs X-H1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | X-H1 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £500 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 8fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 623g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | X-H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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