Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100V→Fujifilm X-H2

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100V

£1099

2020

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-H2

£1399 (+£300)

2022

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-H2 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X100V owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-H2

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Resolution

40MP vs 26MP (+14MP)
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate

15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life

~680 shots (CIPA) vs 350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

2 years newer (2022 vs 2020)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X100V	X-H2
Price	£1,099	£1,399
Released	2020	2022	↑
Sensor	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	26MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos)	8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output
Autofocus	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	Optical IS	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	~680 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	478g	660g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52×	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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