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Fujifilm X-Half

A genuinely different kind of digital camera — the X-Half pairs a vertically oriented 1-inch sensor with a fixed 10mm f/2.8 lens (18mm equivalent) to recreate the experience of shooting half-frame film cameras. A real optical viewfinder, a dedicated film-simulation dial, and a unique 2-in-1 mode that combines two photos into a single diptych bring genuine analogue character to a digital body. With no interchangeable lens system and a deliberately limited feature set, the X-Half is built purely around the joy of simple, considered shooting.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£549 new
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£549
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Core
Released
2025
Sensor
17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)
Resolution
17.7 MP
Mount
Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)
Dimensions
112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm
Weight
240g (body with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detection AF with face detection
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
~880 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p, vertical video mode
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)
Screen
2.4-inch fixed touchscreen
Memory Cards
microSD
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Casual
9.0
Travel
8.5
Street
7.5
Landscape
5.0
Portrait
4.5
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Wildlife
2.0
Sports & Action
2.0
Great For
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Casual A fun, low-pressure camera built for everyday memories and simple, considered shooting.
✈️
Travel Pocketable at 240g with a real optical viewfinder — a charming companion camera for travel diaries.
🏙️
Street The compact body and 18mm equivalent fixed lens suit candid, documentary-style street shooting.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports & Action No zoom, no stabilisation, and contrast-detection AF make this unsuited to fast action.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Fujifilm X-Half Series
Fujifilm's half-frame digital camera — a unique, film-inspired creative tool.