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A1 vs X-Half

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the X-Half is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

31 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-Half — Creative, Lifestyle And Travel Photography With A Film-Like Experience: The X-Half isn't trying to compete on specs — it's a creative, lifestyle-first camera that recreates the fun and constraints of half-frame film photography in a digital body. For photographers who want a fun second camera for personal projects, travel diaries, or simply shooting without overthinking, it's a genuinely enjoyable and unique product.

Who should buy what
X-Half (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Creative photographers who want a fun, film-inspired digital camera for personal projects
  • Travel photographers who want a pocketable, simple camera for everyday memories
  • Fujifilm fans who enjoy film simulations and want a unique format to shoot in
  • Beginners who want an enjoyable, low-pressure camera that encourages considered shooting
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025X-HalfFujifilm · 2025
Price £909£549Best
Sensor —17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)
Resolution 55.0MPBest17.7MP
Video —1080p, vertical video mode
Autofocus —Hybrid AF (phase + contrast) with face detection; slow for moving subjects
Burst Rate —No burst rate
Battery Life —~880 shots (CIPA)
Weight —191g (body only)
Dimensions —112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder —Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)
Screen —2.4-inch fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)
Memory Cards —microSD
Connectivity —USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
X-Half
Portrait
—
3.7/10
Street
—
7.1/10
Travel
—
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
—
3.6/10
Documentary
—
4.2/10
Landscape
—
3.2/10
Casual
—
5.8/10
Food
—
3.7/10
Macro
—
2.2/10
Architecture
—
3.0/10
Astrophotography
—
3.3/10
Fun & simple
—
7.9/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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