EOS Rvs X-Half
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
View X-Half
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £549 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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