X-T50vs Lumix S9
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
VS
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
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