X-T50vs MP 0.72
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
View MP 0.72
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 & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest 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
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The x-t50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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