Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-H1→Fujifilm X-T3
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 X-T3
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Burst rate11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps (mechanical)
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Battery life390 shots (CIPA) vs ~310 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | X-T3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-H1 | X-T3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £649 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 539g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
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