Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T2 — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-H1
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-T2
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-T2 are mirrorless cameras sharing the Fujifilm X mount, so any X-series lens you already own fits either body. The X-H1 arrived in 2018, two years after the X-T2. It is the larger and heavier body at 673 g against 507 g, and 140 x 97 x 86 mm against 133 x 92 x 49 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2018 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 15, 2018 | July 9, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 140 x 97 x 86 mm | 133 x 92 x 49 mm |
| Camera weight | 673 g | 507 g |
| Optics | 71/100 | 66/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-H1 is the stronger choice for handheld work in low light, because it offers in-body image stabilisation while the X-T2 does not. With an unstabilised prime, that lets you shoot dusk street scenes and indoor events at slower shutter speeds without relying on the lens having its own stabiliser. The X-H1 also has the clearer electronic viewfinder, with 3690000 dots against 2360000 on the X-T2, so fine detail is easier to judge while composing. The rest of the stills specification is shared: a 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 14 fps shooting, 325 autofocus points and a 1/8000 second shutter. That shared resolution gives both cameras equal room to crop a distant subject. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.5 x 15.6 | 23.6 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
14 fps045 | 14 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor Pro | X-Processor Pro |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
3250300 | 3250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | No |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 369000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoEither camera handles a 4K project, since both reach 4K maximum resolution, a 60 fps maximum frame rate and built-in timelapse. The editing difference is file format: the X-H1 records H.264 alongside MPEG-4 and MOV, while the X-T2 records MPEG-4 and MOV. If your workflow prefers H.264 files, the X-H1 covers it. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, H.264, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 83/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-H1's touch screen is its most practical control advantage. You can tap to place the focus point or swipe through images in playback, while the X-T2's rear screen is not touch-sensitive. Both screens are 3-inch TFT LCDs with 1040000 dots and a flip screen, so waist-level and overhead framing work on either body. Both bodies offer weather sealing and an external flash shoe, with no built-in flash on either. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are shared for wireless transfer and remote control. Neither camera has GPS, so geotagged travel shots need a paired phone or an external unit. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 68/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryBoth cameras run on the same NP-W126S battery, with the X-T2 rated higher at 340 shots against 310 for the X-H1. Storage matches too, with dual UHS-II-compatible SD card slots on each body, so fast cards suit either camera. Both charge over USB for topping up from a power bank or laptop. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
310 shots1505000 | 340 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-H1 if you shoot handheld in dim interiors, dusk streets or event light, because in-body stabilisation works with every lens you mount, including unstabilised primes. The 3690000-dot viewfinder and touch screen strengthen its case for composing fine detail and quick focus-point control. It is the heavier body at 673 g, and its battery rating trails at 310 shots against 340.
The Fujifilm X-T2 is the better fit when low weight matters most, such as hiking or all-day travel carry, and your lenses already provide stabilisation. It matches the X-H1 on resolution, burst speed, autofocus points, ISO range and 4K video. For handheld low-light stills, the X-H1 is the better-supported choice.