X-T30vs X-T50
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Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
X-T50 (2024)
- 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
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | X-T50 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 438g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | X-T50 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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