X-H1vs X-T5
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
X-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | X-T5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 557g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| 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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