X-H1vs MP 0.72
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film 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.
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: 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) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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