Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X-H1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X-T30 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the X-H1
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 II | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £500 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps (mechanical) | |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 383g body only | 623g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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