Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-H1→Fujifilm GFX 100

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-H1

£500

2018

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100

£4999 (+£4,499)

2019

✅

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 GFX 100

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Resolution

102MP vs 24MP (+78MP)
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Stabilisation

Improved — IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
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Battery life

~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

1 year newer (2019 vs 2018)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-H1	GFX 100
Price	£500	£4,999
Released	2018	2019	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	24MP	102MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, F-Log	4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	8fps (mechanical)	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip)	↑
Weight	623g (body only)	1,400g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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