X-Halfvs OM-D E-M10 IV
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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The om-d e-m10 iv has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £469 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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