X-Halfvs Lumix S9
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 S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The lumix s9 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) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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