Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X30→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 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X30 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-H1
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Resolution24MP vs 12MP (+12MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation4 years newer (2018 vs 2014)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X30 | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.1 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.7 | ||
| Documentary | +1.7 | ||
| Landscape | +2.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +2.3 | ||
| Macro | +3.2 | ||
| Architecture | +2.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X30 | X-H1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £226 used | £277 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/30p, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection) | Phase-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift optical stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 8fps (mechanical) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 423g (with battery) | 623g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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