Upgrade guide · updated 5 November 2026
Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-H1 to the Fujifilm X-H2?
Verdict
Upgrading is likely worth it. Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- 40MP instead of 24MP
- faster bursts (20fps vs 8fps)
- better video (8K 30p vs 4K 30p)
- cleaner high ISO
- 4 years of newer processing and autofocus (2018 → 2022)
What you give up
- Nothing significant on paper
What it costs
| X-H2 new | £1,949 |
| X-H2 used (MPB, typical) | £1,100 |
| Your X-H1 trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £340 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £760 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Fujifilm X-H1 specs · Fujifilm X-H2 specs · best lenses for the X-H2
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-H1 to the Fujifilm X-H2?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain 40MP instead of 24MP, faster bursts (20fps vs 8fps), better video (8K 30p vs 4K 30p), cleaner high ISO.
How much does it cost to upgrade from the X-H1 to the X-H2?
The X-H2 costs £1,949 new and about £1,100 used at MPB. Trading in a used X-H1 might bring roughly £340, so the net cost is around £760 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my X-H1 lenses work on the X-H2?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.