X-Halfvs X-T30 II
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-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
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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.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | X-T30 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £499 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | X-T30 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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