EOS M50vs 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?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
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 (2018)
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
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 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~235 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 | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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