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Fujifilm

X-H1

Rugged APS-C flagship that introduced IBIS to Fujifilm X with a pro video-focused body.

$1,899

Released Feb 2018

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

X100V is 2 years newer.

Wins

4categories

X-H1

PortraitTravel

Wins

7categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

6 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H1 wins 3 categories·X100V wins 2 categories
  • AX-H1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 14 fps)
  • AX-H1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • AX-H1 has higher RAW buffer depth (27 frames vs 17 frames)
  • BX100V has lower Weight (478 g vs 673 g)

Key specs at a glance

X-H1X100V
Resolution24.3 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst14 fps30 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBIS5.5-stopNo
Weight673 g478 g
Battery310 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H1

140 × 97 × 86 mm

673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

X-H1 is 12mm wider, 23mm taller, and 32mm thicker than X100V.

X-H1 is 195 g heavier than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 86mm X-H1 · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

X-H1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 mm² area

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-H1

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100V: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-H1X100V
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-H1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • IBIS effectiveness

    5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.8, 97.3, 85.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • In-body stabilization

    Only X-H1 supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    27 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.75 × vs 0.66 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • AF low-light limit

    -5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100V supports it

  • Weight

    478 g vs 673 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    160 vs 200 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 30 fps
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-H1

Pros

  • 5-axis IBIS
  • Rugged weather-sealed build
  • 4K video
  • Large grip

Cons

  • Older AF
  • Heavy for APS-C
  • Superseded

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Full specifications

= category winner

X-H1
X100V
Resolution
24.3 MP
26.1 MP+7%
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.6 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-H1
X100V
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-1 EV
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
Human
X-H1
X100V
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps
11 fps+38%
Burst (electronic)
14 fps
30 fps2.1× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
27 frames+59%
17 frames
X-H1
X100V
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
None
F-Log
Codecs
H.264
H.264
X-H1
X100V
Weight
673 g
478 g−195 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-H1 or X100V?

X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X-H1 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H1 and X100V?

X-H1 is 24.3 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H1 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

X-H1 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H1 or the X100V?

X-H1 reaches 14 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H1 and X100V?

X-H1 weighs 673 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 195 g lighter.

Do the X-H1 and X100V record 4K video?

X-H1: 4K up to 30p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X-H1 and X100V weather sealed?

X-H1: Yes. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X-H1 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X100V the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H1 launched at $1,899 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $500 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.