Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro1→Fujifilm X-H1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-H1 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-Pro1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-H1
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate8fps (mechanical) vs 6fps
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Generation6 years newer (2018 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | +3.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro1 | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £500 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/30p, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g body only | 623g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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