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X-E1 vs X-Half
Quick take: The X-Half has the highest resolution at 18MP; the X-E1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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.
Fujifilm
X-Half 2025
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
£549
new today at Wex Photo Video
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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 | X-E1Fujifilm · 2012 | X-HalfFujifilm · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £154 usedBest | £549 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 17.7MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/24 | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 areas | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast) with face detection; slow for moving subjects |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | No burst rate |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 350g (with battery) | 191g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 129 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.5", 2.36M dots | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 2.5mm mic / remote, hot shoe | USB-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
X-E1
X-Half
Portrait
4.9/10
3.7/10
Street
6.8/10
7.1/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
3.6/10
Documentary
3.8/10
4.2/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
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Landscape
4.1/10
3.2/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
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Casual
3.8/10
5.8/10
Food
4.0/10
3.7/10
Macro
3.7/10
2.2/10
Architecture
4.1/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
3.3/10
Fun & simple
—
7.9/10
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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