X-H1vs X100S
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.
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £250 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| 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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