X-H1vs M11 Monochrom
Leica
M11 Monochrom (2023)
Starting from £8300 new
Best for Black & White Photography
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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.
Black & White Photography — M11 Monochrom (2023): The M11 Monochrom is the finest black-and-white camera in the world. A 60MP sensor with no colour filter array produces sharpness and tonal depth no colour camera can match — combined with extended high-ISO performance. Manual focus, no video, and an extraordinary price make it a specialist instrument, but for dedicated B&W photographers it is unmatched.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
M11 Monochrom (2023)
- Dedicated black-and-white photographers who demand the finest possible monochrome files
- Fine art and documentary photographers who work exclusively in B&W
- Leica M system users who want maximum monochrome image quality
- Astrophotographers — monochrome sensors excel at capturing fine star detail
Quick take: The m11 monochrom has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | M11 Monochrom (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £8,300 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 60.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | M11 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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