Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Half→Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Resolution26MP vs 18MP (+8MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Street | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Documentary | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Half | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,599 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | None (lens-based only) | |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 497g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Single SD UHS-I |
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