X-H1vs A7 V
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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| 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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