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X-T3 vs X-T50

Quick take: The X-T50 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-T3 is the most affordable; only the X-T3 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.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-T3 — Video, Street, Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.

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-T3 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
  • Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
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 X-T3Fujifilm · 2018X-T50Fujifilm · 2024
Price £649Best£1,399
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR
Resolution 26.1MP40.2MPBest
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal)6.2K/30p, 4K/60p
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AFPhase-detect, subject detection AF
Stabilisation No stabilisation5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA)Best~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
Weight 539g (body only)389g (body only)Best
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dotEVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fujifilm X-MountFujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-IISingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMIUSB-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
X-T3
X-T50
Portrait
6.6/10
7.8/10
Street
5.9/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
6.2/10
Documentary
6.3/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
7.2/10
Landscape
5.5/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
7.6/10
Casual
4.5/10
6.0/10
Food
5.7/10
7.3/10
Macro
5.6/10
7.2/10
Architecture
5.2/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
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5.2/10

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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