Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-Half→Fujifilm X-T2

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-Half

£549

2025

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549 (+£0)

2016

✅

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-T2

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-Half	X-T2
Price	£549	£549
Released	2025	2016	↓
Sensor	17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Resolution	18MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p, vertical video mode	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detection AF with face detection	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection
Stabilisation	—	None
Burst Rate	N/A	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip
Battery Life	~880 shots (CIPA)	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	↓
Weight	240g (body with battery and card)	507g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	2.4-inch fixed touchscreen	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)
Mount	Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	microSD	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)

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