X-Halfvs M10
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?
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 & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-half is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | — |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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