X-H1vs Z50
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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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