X-A7vs X-H1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | X-H1 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £500 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 623g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X-H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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