X-Halfvs X-M5
Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
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
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-half is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | X-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £799 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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