Fujifilm X-H1

Benefits from In Body Image Stabilisation (IBIS) ; Introduces Flicker Reduction mode ; Supports excellent power booster grip (VPB-XH1) ; Improved electronic viewfinder (OVF/EVF)

Camera battery can’t be charged via booster ; Small AF-ON AE-L buttons on VPB-XH1 ; Doesn’t feature 4:2:2 10-bit video ; No USB-Type C interface

The X-H1 is a highly impressive performer in the evolving Fujifilm X-series and is a more than capable alternative to many of today’s heavier and bulkier professional DSLRs.

Impressively well designed and built ; 5-axis in-body image stabilization ; Cinema 4K video at 200Mbps ; 3.69-million-dot electronic viewfinder ; Eterna film simulation

Face detection AF can be unreliable ; Some audio bugs using external microphones

In-body image stabilization ; Brilliant viewfinder ; Touchscreen control ; DCI 4K video ; Dedicated AF-On button

Fiddly exposure compensation control ; Performance hasn't moved on from X-T2 ; Larger design won't appeal to everyone ; Battery performance could be better

There's no question that the Fujifilm X-H1 is the most advanced X Series camera to date, thanks to a range of new and refined features, but its size means it loses some of that core X Series DNA that has made cameras like the X-T2 firm favorites. It's...

Shoots at 8fps with mechanical shutter and 14fps with electronic shutter. 5-axis sensor stabilization. 24MP APS-C sensor. 200Mbps 4K video. Log video profile. Tilting rear LCD. Dual card slots. Monochrome information LCD. Weather-sealed body.

Expensive. Not a true vari-angle LCD. No EV dial. Add-on grip required for top performance. No built-in flash. Omits headphone jack. Video recording chews through batteries.

The Fujifilm X-H1 delivers the same class-leading image quality as the X-T2, but betters its focus system, offering stronger peformance in dim light and when shooting video. You also get Fujifilm's excellent Film Simulation modes for shooting in JPG,...

The addition of in-camera stabilization will make the X-H1 immediately attractive to X-system photographers, even those who aren't necessarily likely to make much use of its video features. However, slotting-in as a higher-end model above the X-T2 puts...

Excellent image stabilisation (although it's lens dependent for the best performance) ; Great image quality and detail potential (lens dependent) ; Robust build quality with full manual controls at your fingertips ; LCD top plate is a rare sighting on...

Smallest autofocus size has issues acquiring focus ; Auto white balance and auto exposure sometimes off the mark ; No 3.5mm headphone jack without the battery grip ; Battery life should go further ; No image quality improvement over X-T2 ; Panasonic G9...

Fujifilm has created a worthy top-tier entry to its mirrorless X-series line-up with robustness, great image stabilisation and image quality. However, it can't surpass the Panasonic G9 in terms of ease-of-use, video and autofocus.

Good handling ; Practical controls ; Top-level performance

Large and heavy body ; Not the best autofocus

Whether the increase in size and weight over the X-T2 is worth it depends on whether you plan to make full use of its multimedia facilities and the improved weather protection. If so, you'll be impressed by its capabilities, if not, then we'd advise...

Image stabilisation works wonders ; Superb stills ; Video now among the best

Bigger body won’t please everyone ; Trigger-happy shutter button ; Pricey

By adding in-body image stabilisation, Fuji’s created its best CSC yet