X-T50vs Z5 II

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 Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) Starting from £1299 new Best for Full-frame value View Z5 II

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.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible 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

Z5 II (2024)

  • DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
  • Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
  • Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
  • Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C

Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t50 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T50 (2024)Z5 II (2024)
Price £1,099 £1,299
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 40.2MP 24.5MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AF Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~310 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA)
Weight 438g (with battery and card) 700g body only
Dimensions 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre X-T50Z5 II
Street
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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