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X-T50 vs S1IIE

Quick take: The X-T50 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-T50 is the most affordable; only the S1IIE is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·16 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 X-T50Fujifilm · 2024S1IIELumix · 2025
Price £1,099Best£1,899
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR24MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 40.2MPBest24.0MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60pOpen-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AFPhase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic30fps electronicBest
Battery Life ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode)380 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best
Weight 389g (body only)Best795g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnificationEVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tiltingFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mountL-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotCFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-FiUSB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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-T50
S1IIE
Portrait
7.8/10
8.6/10
Street
7.0/10
6.4/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
8.3/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
7.9/10
Documentary
6.6/10
8.0/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
8.2/10
Landscape
5.7/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
7.6/10
8.2/10
Casual
6.3/10
5.5/10
Food
7.3/10
7.9/10
Macro
7.2/10
8.5/10
Architecture
6.3/10
7.4/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
7.5/10
Fun & simple
4.8/10
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Vlogging & Video
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6.3/10

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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