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
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 6 months newer.
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Wins
X half
Wins
Alpha 7 V
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX half has lower Weight (240 g vs 695 g)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher EVF magnification (0.78 × vs 0.38 ×)
- BAlpha 7 V has lower ISO min (native) (100 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
X half is 25mm narrower, 32mm shorter, and 37mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
X half is 455 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm X half · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X half
13.3 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
117 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
7.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X half: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV/MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.8, 64.3, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
240 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
880 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X half and Alpha 7 V at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X half
Sony Alpha 7 V
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X half or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X half — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X half and Alpha 7 V?
X half is 17.7 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X half and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
X half does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X half and Alpha 7 V?
X half weighs 240 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the X half is 455 g lighter.
Do the X half and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
X half: Full HD. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X half and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
X half: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 880 shots (CIPA) for the X half and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the X half the edge.
How much does each cost?
X half launched at $850 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The X half is $2,049 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.