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Instax Pal vs X-T50

Quick take: The Instax Pal is the most affordable.

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.

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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 Instax PalFujifilm · 2023X-T50Fujifilm · 2024
Price £89Best£1,399
Sensor Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP), no film40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR
Resolution —40.2MP
Video —6.2K/30p, 4K/60p
Autofocus Fixed focus (19.4 cm to infinity)Phase-detect, subject detection AF
Stabilisation —5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops
Burst Rate —8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life Built-in rechargeable~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
Weight 41gBest389g (body only)
Dimensions 42.3 × 44.4 × 43.0mm123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None (ring finder or phone app)EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen —3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount —Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards —Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity —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
Instax Pal
X-T50
Portrait
1.5/10
7.8/10
Street
2.8/10
7.0/10
Travel
2.7/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
1.0/10
6.0/10
Documentary
1.6/10
6.6/10
Landscape
1.6/10
5.7/10
Casual
2.8/10
6.0/10
Food
1.4/10
7.3/10
Macro
0.9/10
7.2/10
Architecture
1.4/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
1.1/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
7.8/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
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6.2/10
Sports & Action
—
7.2/10
Wildlife
—
7.6/10

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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