A charming, nostalgic compact that makes a stronger case now that its price has dropped.
Fujifilm X Half
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Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the Fujifilm X Half, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, TechRadar and 3 more
The catch: It has no RAW files and limited manual control.
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What do critics say about the Fujifilm X Half?
A simple, fun camera with great battery life and a clever film-style mode, recommended as a companion to pro gear.
A cute, fun retro compact that reimagines film shooting, but image quality is basic and the price is high for what it is.
A fun, well-designed niche camera whose cost is hard to justify.
Charming and enjoyable, with great battery, but slow, prone to missed focus and pricey.
A fun, unusual vertical-format camera aimed at social sharing, which the reviewer enjoyed.
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Common questions
Is the Fujifilm X Half worth it?
Critics are divided: 2 of 6 recommend it. It has no RAW files and limited manual control.
Do critics agree about the Fujifilm X Half?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 60 (PCMag) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 6 reviews. PCMag's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 5 average 79.
What do critics dislike about the Fujifilm X Half?
Price (4 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Fujifilm X Half?
The Panasonic Lumix GH7 (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.