X-H1vs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; 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) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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