Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100S→Fujifilm X-H1

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100S

£250

2013

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-H1

£500 (+£250)

2018

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-H1 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X100S owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-H1

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X100S	X-H1
Price	£250	£500
Released	2013	2018	↑
Sensor	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	4K/30p, F-Log
Autofocus	Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect	Phase-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation	—	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	6fps	8fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	445g (with battery and card)	623g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder	Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification
Screen	2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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