Designed as a homage to the half-frame concept found in the film world, the Fujifilm X half features an appropriately sleek 1" sensor, which is uniquely vertically oriented and is capable of producing 18MP 3:4 stills and videos.
This odd, but versatile sensor works alongside the Film Simulation modes to produce filmic and expressive images and benefits from a +/-3 EV exposure compensation dial and manual exposure control settings that are adjustable via the lens's aperture ring and from the rear touchscreen.
As with most Fujifilm cameras these days, the X half aims to mimic much of the analog film workflow. The X half can be configured to record in Film Camera Mode: a shooting style that requires you to choose one specific Film Simulation setting and a 36, 54, or 72-shot "roll" of film, with the results only visible after you've finished the roll and digitally "developed" your shots using the FUJIFILM app or transferred the files to your computer.
While clearly paying homage to a film photography camera, this Fujifilm X half can also be used to record video perfectly formatted for sharing straight to social media, thanks to its vertical orientation and small file size. The unique sensor records 1080 x 1440 at 24 fps, there are dedicated slow-motion settings up to 200%, and there's a built-in stereo mic on top of the camera.
The X half also features a fixed FUJINON Aspherical 10.8mm f/2.8 lens that offers a 32mm equivalent focal length—this versatile wide-angle field of view suits everyday shooting and working with a variety of subjects.
Another notable feature of X half is a 2-in-1 function that automatically creates in-camera diptychs from two sequential exposures—either photo or video. After shooting the first frame, use the Frame Advance Lever to activate this mode and then the second subsequent frame will form the finished diptych, resulting in a single file. Custom settings allow you to adjust the background color, border width, and border style of the diptych composition.
As is set to be the case for all cameras and tech gear for some time, the price for the Fujifilm X half could change here soon. But at release, the Fujifilm X half is currently set to retail for $849 in the United States. You can check out the full specs and purchase options below.
Recreating the idea of a half-frame film camera in digital form, the FUJIFILM X half is an especially sleek and portable point-and-shoot with a unique vertical 1" sensor design, fixed wide-angle prime lens, and several film-reminiscent shooting functions meant to replicate the enjoyment and decisiveness of shooting film.
