Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E2→Fujifilm X-H1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-H1 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-E2 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-H1
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation5 years newer (2018 vs 2013)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E2 | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £500 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 623g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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