EOS R8vs 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?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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 R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF 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 r8 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-half is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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