X-Halfvs A7S II
Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Quick take: The x-half has the highest resolution at 18mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £799 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 584g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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