X-H2vs 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?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm 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-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £549 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | — |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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