Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-H1→Fujifilm X-T2

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-H1

£277 used

2018

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T2

£287 used (+£9)

2016

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Skip it

The X-T2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-H1. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-H1	X-T2
Price	£277 used	£287 used
Released	2018	2016	↓
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/30p, F-Log	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	8fps (mechanical)	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode)	↑
Weight	623g (body only)	457g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)

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