X-Halfvs Sigma fp
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 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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 (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-half is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Contrast-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) | 422g 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 |
| 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 + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| 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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