Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-H1→Fujifilm GFX 50S
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 GFX 50S
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Resolution51MP vs 24MP (+27MP)
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Battery life~400 shots (CIPA) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | GFX 50S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | -4.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Architecture | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-H1 | GFX 50S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 825g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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