X-Halfvs Lumix G9 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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Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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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.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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