X-Halfvs Sigma fp L
Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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 Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-half is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| 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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