X-H1vs 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?
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current 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-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
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-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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