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X half

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 price

Released Jun 2025

vs
X6

Insta360

X6

Flagship 8K 360 camera with dual Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K50 and in-camera Dolby Vision, 120MP stills, 2.32-inch OLED, 140-minute 8K30 runtime, and 20m waterproofing.

$700

Launch price

Released Aug 2026

X6 is 1.2 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

X half

Wins

7categories

X6

Sports & ActionTravel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X half wins 1 categories·X6 wins 4 categories
  • BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 17.7 MP)
  • BX6 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 24 fps)
  • BX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
  • BX6 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
  • AX half has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)

Key specs at a glance

X halfX6
Resolution17.7 MP120 MP
Sensor13.3 × 8.8 mm1/1.1"
ISO max12,8006,400
IBISNoNo
Weight240 g196 g
Battery880 shots520 shots
Burst30 fps
4K120 fps

Size and weight, to scale

X half front view

X half

106 × 64 × 46 mm

240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X6 front view

X6

50 × 100 × 40 mm

196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)

X half is 36mm shorter than X6 but it is also 56mm wider and 6mm thicker.

X half is 44 g heavier than X6.

Depth (front-to-back): 46mm X half · 40mm X6

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X half

106 × 64 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X6 back view

X6

50 × 100 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X6 top view

X6

50 × 40 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X half

13.3 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

117 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX halfX6
Portrait
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
0.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X half

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MOV/MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 105.8, 64.3, 45.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • AA filter

    Only X half supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X half supports it

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    880 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X6

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 50, 100, 40

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Resolution

    120 MP vs 17.7 MP — higher is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    120 fps vs 24 fps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Pet, Object

Both cameras share

  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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

X6

Pros

  • Dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors (1-inch equivalent 360)
  • Native 8K50 + in-camera Dolby Vision / 10-bit I-Log
  • 120MP 360 photos; 5K60 / 4K120 single-lens
  • 2600mAh Xtreme Battery: 140 min 8K30
  • 20m waterproof + replaceable Lens 2.0

Cons

  • $700 Standard Bundle vs cheaper 360 rivals
  • 8K50, not 8K60 vs Osmo 360 II
  • 47GB usable built-in storage vs DJI 105GB
  • 360 footage still needs reframing

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X half
X6
Resolution
17.7 MP
120 MP6.8× more
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
Dual Sony custom 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch equivalent 360)
Sensor size
13.3 × 8.8 mm
1/1.1"
AA filter
Yes
No
X half
X6
Aperture
f/2.8–f/11
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
32 mm
7.78 mm
X half
X6
Processor
X-Processor 5
Qualcomm 4nm flagship + dual dedicated AI imaging chips
X half
X6
ISO min (native)
200
100−100 less
ISO max (native)
12,800+1 stop
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
X half
X6
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, X half or X6?

X6 scores 10.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for X half — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the X half and X6?

X half is 17.7 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the X half and X6?

X half does not have IBIS, while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).

What's the weight difference between the X half and X6?

X half weighs 240 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the X6 is 44 g lighter.

Do the X half and X6 record 4K video?

X half: Full HD. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the X half and X6 weather sealed?

X half: No. X6: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 880 shots (CIPA) for the X half and 520 shots for the X6, giving the X half the edge.

How much does each cost?

X half launched at $850 and X6 at $700. The X6 is $150 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Insta360 press materials.