EOS M50 IIvs X-Half
Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Creative, Lifestyle And Travel Photography With A Film-Like Experience — X-Half (2025): 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
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
X-Half (2025)
- 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
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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