X-Halfvs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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