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X-T50 vs Z7

Quick take: The Z7 has the highest resolution at 46MP; only the Z7 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-T50 — Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution: The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.

Z7 — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.

Who should buy what
X-T50 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Z7 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
  • Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-T50Fujifilm · 2024Z7Nikon · 2018
Price £1,399£1,099Best
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HRFull-frame BSI CMOS 35mm
Resolution 40.2MP45.7MPBest
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AF493-point phase-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic9fpsBest
Battery Life ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode)330 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 389g (body only)Best585g (body only)
Dimensions 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnificationEVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-mountNikon Z-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle XQD / CFexpress Type B
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-FiWi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T50
Z7
Portrait
7.8/10
7.5/10
Street
7.0/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.5/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
6.2/10
Documentary
6.6/10
6.4/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
6.6/10
Landscape
5.7/10
6.6/10
Wildlife
7.6/10
7.3/10
Casual
6.0/10
4.6/10
Food
7.3/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.2/10
6.7/10
Architecture
6.3/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
5.8/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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