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Canon EOS R50 V vs X-Half

Quick take: The Canon EOS R50 V has the highest resolution at 24MP; the X-Half is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 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 Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025X-HalfFujifilm · 2025
Price £729£549Best
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)
Resolution 24.0MPBest17.7MP
Video 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 31080p, vertical video mode
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detectionHybrid AF (phase + contrast) with face detection; slow for moving subjects
Stabilisation None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only)—
Burst Rate 12fpsNo burst rate
Battery Life 480 shots (CIPA)~880 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 370g (with battery and card)191g (body only)Best
Dimensions —112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None (screen only)Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)
Screen Vari-angle touchscreen2.4-inch fixed touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible)Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II)microSD
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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
Canon EOS R50 V
X-Half
Portrait
6.6/10
3.7/10
Street
7.1/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
3.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
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Filmmaking
6.1/10
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Documentary
6.5/10
4.2/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
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Landscape
5.3/10
3.2/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
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Casual
6.5/10
5.8/10
Food
6.8/10
3.7/10
Macro
7.3/10
2.2/10
Architecture
5.7/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
3.3/10
Fun & simple
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7.8/10

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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