EOS R6 Mark 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?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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 R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
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 r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | — |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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