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Canon EOS R50 V vs X-T2
Quick take: The X-T2 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the X-T2 is the most affordable; only the X-T2 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-T2 2016
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
£549
list price · used from £322 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T2 — Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary: The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | X-T2Fujifilm · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £549Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 457g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R50 V
X-T2
Portrait
6.6/10
6.4/10
Street
7.1/10
5.8/10
Travel
6.6/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
6.2/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
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Filmmaking
6.1/10
4.7/10
Documentary
6.5/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
7.1/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
7.0/10
Casual
6.5/10
3.8/10
Food
6.8/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.3/10
Architecture
5.7/10
4.9/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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