X-T50vs Z5
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the z5 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
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