Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Half→Fujifilm X-M5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X-Half. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the X-M5
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Resolution26MP vs 18MP (+8MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Street | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +5.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Half | X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £799 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | Digital IS for video | |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 355g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | None — rear screen only | |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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