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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs X-T50
Quick take: The X-T50 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-T50 is the most affordable; only the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 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-T50 2024
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
£1099
list price · used from £939 at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T50 — Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution: The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
Who should buy what
X-T50 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | X-T50Fujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £1,099Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card) | 389g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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 R8 Mark II
X-T50
Portrait
8.3/10
7.8/10
Street
6.9/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
6.2/10
Documentary
7.7/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
7.2/10
Landscape
6.4/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
7.6/10
Casual
5.8/10
6.3/10
Food
8.0/10
7.3/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.2/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
—
4.8/10
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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