X-E4vs 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?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible 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 x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-half is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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