X-T50vs Z50 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 Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) Starting from £899 new Best for All-round photography View Z50 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.

All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.

↓ 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

Z50 II (2024)

  • Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
  • Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
  • Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
  • Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price

Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T50 (2024)Z50 II (2024)
Price £1,099 £899
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 40.2MP 20.9MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AF Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~310 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA)
Weight 438g (with battery and card) 385g body only
Dimensions 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre X-T50Z50 II
Street
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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