X-H1vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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