The X Half compact camera leans into Gen Z sensibilities with analog film filters, an optical viewfinder, and a tall image sensor. But it's missing the biggest feature young photographers crave: a Xenon flash.

Fujifilm announced its new compact digital X Half camera, which only takes photos in portrait mode. Here's what you should know.

The Fujifilm X Half is a compact camera with a 32mm-equivalent fixed F2.8 lens and a portrait-oriented "half-frame" 18MP sensor. It only outputs JPEGs, but has all of Fujifilm's fabulous film simulations and various nods to the classic film-shooting experience (such as a "film mode" that doesn't let you see your pics,