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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

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 6 years newer.

Wins

3categories

X-H1

PortraitTravel

Wins

7categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

6 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-H1 wins 1 categories·X100VI wins 4 categories
  • BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AX-H1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 27 frames)
  • BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 24.3 MP)
  • BX100VI has lower ISO min (native) (125 vs 200)

Key specs at a glance

X-H1X100VI
Resolution24.3 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst14 fps20 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS5.5-stop6-stop
Weight673 g521 g
Battery310 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-H1

140 × 97 × 86 mm

673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

X-H1 is 12mm wider, 23mm taller, and 30mm thicker than X100VI.

X-H1 is 152 g heavier than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 86mm X-H1 · 55mm X100VI

Sensor size, to scale

X-H1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-H1

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100VI: 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-H1X100VI
Portrait
6.5Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
3.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-H1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.8, 97.3, 85.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.75 × vs 0.66 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100VI supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

  • RAW buffer depth

    52 frames vs 27 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization

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

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

Full specifications

= category winner

X-H1
X100VI
Resolution
24.3 MP
40.2 MP+65%
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
23.6 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-H1
X100VI
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
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-H1
X100VI
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps+33%
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
14 fps
20 fps+43%
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
27 frames
52 frames+93%
X-H1
X100VI
Max resolution
4K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
None
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.264
H.265, H.264
X-H1
X100VI
Weight
673 g
521 g−152 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5 mm
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-H1 or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for X-H1 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-H1 and X100VI?

X-H1 is 24.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-H1 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

X-H1 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H1 or the X100VI?

X-H1 reaches 14 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-H1 and X100VI?

X-H1 weighs 673 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X100VI is 152 g lighter.

Do the X-H1 and X100VI record 4K video?

X-H1: 4K up to 30p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-H1 and X100VI weather sealed?

X-H1: Yes. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X-H1 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X100VI the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-H1 launched at $1,899 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $300 less.

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