Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm X-H1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-T30. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-H1
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £500 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 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 0.62× 2.36M-dot | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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