X-H1vs A6300
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.
Travel, Street, Wildlife & 4k Video — A6300 (2016): The camera that proved Sony APS-C was serious — world's fastest AF at launch, uncropped 4K, and 11fps in a compact weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
A6300 (2016)
- Travel and street photographers who want compact weather-sealed performance
- Wildlife photographers who need fast phase-detect AF in a lightweight body
- Content creators who want uncropped 4K in a compact E-mount body
- Sony E-mount users looking for an affordable used body with excellent image quality
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6300 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | A6300 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £449 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 361g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | A6300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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