Fujifilm X half review: a vertical, film-style pocket camera
Fujifilm's half-frame-inspired digital compact, launched in 2025 at $849.99. Who it suits: enthusiasts and newcomers who want a fun, film-style pocket camera.
October 25, 2026 · Camera · Review
Related on site: Fujifilm's other fixed-lens compact: Read the full Fujifilm X100VI review.
Taken with the Fujifilm X half. Photo: RG TLV via Flickr, CC BY 4.0 (cropped and resized)
HIGHLIGHTS
Why it exists. The X half is a 240 g fixed-lens compact built around the half-frame film idea: vertical 3:4 shooting, a Frame Advance Lever and a "Film Camera Mode". Fujifilm calls it "a digital camera evolving from the concept of classic half-frame cameras" and "a perfect companion for both photography enthusiasts and newcomers exploring the world of digital cameras for the first time" (Fujifilm).
There is no direct predecessor. It fills a fun, film-feel pocket-camera niche next to the X100VI, and firmware 2.00 (Fuji Rumors, Sep 30, 2026) renewed interest.
Who should buy it? Someone who wants the feel of a half-frame film camera in digital form and does not need RAW files.
The story
Fujifilm announced the X half on May 22, 2025. Fujifilm North America said it was "expected to be available late June 2025 at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $849.99 USD and $998.99 CAD."
PetaPixel lists its cons as "Lack of RAW support and limited manual control", "Slow performance, sluggish autofocus, and processing delays" and "High price point relative to hardware capabilities" (PetaPixel). On Fred Miranda, one poster wrote "No RAW shooting is a negative, but not a dealbreaker" and another called it "Really fun to shoot with."
Specifications
Key specs for the Fujifilm X half, from Fujifilm's May 22, 2025 releases and PetaPixel.
Sensor
1-inch (13.3 x 8.8 mm), 17.7MP
Format
Vertical 3:4, with a vertical optical viewfinder and LCD
Film features
Film Simulation, Grain Effect, LIGHT LEAK and HALATION filters, Film Camera Mode, 2in1 function
Battery
Fujifilm rates the battery at up to 880 frames per charge (CIPA, using the optical viewfinder; about 510 with the LCD).
Weight
240 g
Price
$849.99 (US), late June 2025
Sample photos
Four photos taken with the Fujifilm X half by one photographer, shared on Flickr under a Creative Commons license. The first is at the top of this review; the other three are below. Select a photo to enlarge it.
Taken with the Fujifilm X half. Photo: RG TLV via Flickr, CC BY 4.0 (cropped and resized)Taken with the Fujifilm X half. Photo: RG TLV via Flickr, CC BY 4.0 (cropped and resized)Taken with the Fujifilm X half. Photo: RG TLV via Flickr, CC BY 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Fujifilm: Launched at $849.99 in 2025 (US)
Verdict
Who it's for: enthusiasts and first-time camera buyers who want a small, film-style camera for vertical snapshots.
Strengths
240 g pocket body
Vertical 3:4 format with a vertical optical viewfinder
Film Camera Mode, Frame Advance Lever and Film Simulations
Fujifilm rates the battery at up to 880 frames per charge (CIPA, using the optical viewfinder; about 510 with the LCD).
Trade-offs
No RAW support and limited manual control (PetaPixel)
Slow performance and sluggish autofocus (PetaPixel)
