X-E3vs 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?
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
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 x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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