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X-Half vs X20

Quick take: The X-Half has the highest resolution at 18MP; the X20 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-Half — Creative, Lifestyle And Travel Photography With A Film-Like Experience: 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-Half (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-HalfFujifilm · 2025X20Fujifilm · 2013
Price £549£250 usedBest
Sensor 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II
Resolution 17.7MPBest12.0MP
Video 1080p, vertical video modeFull HD 1080p/60
Autofocus Hybrid AF (phase + contrast) with face detection; slow for moving subjectsHybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection)
Stabilisation —Lens-shift optical stabilisation
Burst Rate No burst rate12fps
Battery Life ~880 shots (CIPA)Best~270 shots (CIPA)
Weight 191g (body only)Best353g (with battery)
Dimensions 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm117 × 69.6 × 56.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)Optical zoom viewfinder with Digital Trans Panel, 85% coverage
Screen 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots
Mount Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8
Memory Cards microSDSingle SD slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB 2.0, mini HDMI, hot shoe

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-Half
X20
Portrait
3.7/10
4.6/10
Street
7.1/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.6/10
3.4/10
Documentary
4.2/10
3.5/10
Landscape
3.2/10
2.6/10
Casual
5.8/10
3.7/10
Food
3.7/10
3.2/10
Macro
2.2/10
2.6/10
Architecture
3.0/10
2.5/10
Astrophotography
3.3/10
1.8/10
Fun & simple
7.9/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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