Fujifilm leak finally reveals X-Half to get 1-inch sensor from Sony's best compact cameras
After we recently reported on the lens that is slated to be built into the front of the Fujifilm X-Half, and it's been known for a while that the upcoming compact camera will feature a 1-inch sensor, new leaks out of Fuji Rumors propose that the new camera will be equipped with a 20 MP sensor identical to or at least similar to those used in the Sony ZV-1 and RX100 series cameras.
At the moment, it's unclear how much customisation from Fujifilm's side will go into the new camera sensor, but most of Fujifilm's X-Trans sensors are manufactured by Sony, lending credence to the theory that the Fujifilm X-Half will use something similar to the sensor found in the Sony ZV-1. This means the X-Half will be a rather capable camera, both in terms of photography and videography. Both the Sony RX100 cameras and the ZV-1 II (curr. $798 on Amazon) have been widely used by vloggers and travel videographers, due to their compact size and impressive image quality.
The use of the Sony sensor suggests that autofocus performance should also be reasonably fast, with the limiting factor likely coming down to Fujifilm's image processor, algorithms, and the motors in the new 10 mm lens. Being just 20 MP is also likely good news for readout speeds, meaning the X-Half will likely have reasonably low rolling shutter, as long as the sensor is implemented well. While the X-Half doesn't look like it will be a video champion — no leaks have indicated that there will be IBIS or optical stabilisation in the X-Half, for example — decent video output will undoubtedly come in handy when the moment calls for it.
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