X-Halfvs Lumix S1R
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 S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio 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.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
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 S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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