Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-Half→Fujifilm X-H2

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-Half

£549

2025

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-H2

£1399 (+£850)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-Half. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-H2

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-Half	X-H2
Price	£549	£1,399
Released	2025	2022	↓
Sensor	17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	18MP	40MP	↑
Video	1080p, vertical video mode	8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output
Autofocus	Contrast-detection AF with face detection	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	—	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	N/A	15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~880 shots (CIPA)	~680 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	240g (body with battery and card)	660g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	2.4-inch fixed touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	microSD	Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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