X-T50vs Nikon D7500

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T50 Fujifilm X-T50 (2024) Starting from £1099 new Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution View X-T50
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Nikon Nikon D7500 Nikon Nikon D7500 (2017) Starting from £899 new Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters View Nikon D7500

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.

Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Nikon D7500 (2017)

  • Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
  • D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
  • Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
  • Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless

Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T50 (2024)Nikon D7500 (2017)
Price £1,099 £899
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution 40.2MP 20.9MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AF Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 8fps mechanical
Battery Life ~310 shots (CIPA) ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)
Weight 438g (with battery and card) 640g body only
Dimensions 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre X-T50Nikon D7500
Street
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
4.0
Sports & Action
9.0
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