Fujifilm
X half
Premium vertical-first compact with 1-inch sensor, 32mm f/2.8 lens, 13 Film Simulations, 2-in-1 frame combine, OVF, and instax Link printing.
$850
Launch priceReleased Jun 2025
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
X half is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
X half
Wins
X100VI
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX half has higher Battery life (CIPA) (880 shots vs 310 shots)
- BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 17.7 MP)
- AX half has lower Weight (240 g vs 521 g)
- BX100VI has higher EVF magnification (0.66 × vs 0.38 ×)
- BX100VI has lower ISO min (native) (125 vs 200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X half
106 × 64 × 46 mm
240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
X half is 22mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 10mm thinner than X100VI.
X half is 281 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm X half · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X half
106 × 64 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X half
106 × 46 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X half
13.3 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
117 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
3.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X half
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV/MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.8, 64.3, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Battery life (CIPA)
880 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Weight
240 g vs 521 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only X half supports it
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 17.7 MP — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100VI supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X100VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 6 stops
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X half
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 32mm f/2.8
- ✓Vertical 3:4 default + 2-in-1 mode
- ✓13 Film Simulations + instax filters
- ✓Optical viewfinder + 2.4" touchscreen
- ✓880 frames per charge (CIPA)
Cons
- –Fixed 32mm lens only
- –JPEG only (no RAW)
- –Full HD video only (no 4K)
- –Premium price for compact
- –Niche half-frame workflow
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X half
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X half or X100VI?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X half — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X half and X100VI?
X half is 17.7 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X half and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
X half does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X half and X100VI?
X half weighs 240 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X half is 281 g lighter.
Do the X half and X100VI record 4K video?
X half: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X half and X100VI weather sealed?
X half: No. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 880 shots (CIPA) for the X half and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X half the edge.
How much does each cost?
X half launched at $850 and X100VI at $1,599. The X half is $749 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.