X-T50vs M11-D
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
View M11-D
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Who should buy what
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
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-t50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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