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X-Half vs 120N

Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

15 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 · 2025120NHolga
Price £549£29Best
Sensor 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)—
Resolution 17.7MP—
Video 1080p, vertical video mode—
Autofocus Hybrid AF (phase + contrast) with face detection; slow for moving subjects—
Burst Rate No burst rate—
Battery Life ~880 shots (CIPA)—
Weight 191g (body only)—
Dimensions 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)—
Screen 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen—
Mount Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)Fixed lens
Memory Cards microSD—
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth—

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
120N
Portrait
3.7/10
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Street
7.1/10
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Travel
6.0/10
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Wedding & Events
3.6/10
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Documentary
4.2/10
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Landscape
3.2/10
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Casual
5.8/10
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Food
3.7/10
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Macro
2.2/10
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Architecture
3.0/10
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Astrophotography
3.3/10
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Fun & simple
7.9/10
7.2/10

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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