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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-H2
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was brought out 12 months before the Fujifilm X-T30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-H1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2018Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 61 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-T30.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
82
has manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography factors
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (310 shots)
78
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
80
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (310 shots)
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
high megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-H1Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-T30
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-14 2019-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $1,300 $899