Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-H1→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-H1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Fujifilm GFX 100 II
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Resolution102MP vs 24MP (+78MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
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Battery life540 shots (CIPA) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2023 vs 2018)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-H1 | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | +0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.6 | ||
| Documentary | +2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.4 | ||
| Food | +1.7 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +3.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-H1 | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £7,499 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 8fps | |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 540 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 1030g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II |
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