X-Halfvs OM-3
Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure 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.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The om-3 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £999 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| 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 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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