Fujifilm
X-T50 2024
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
£1099
list price · used from £939 at Wex Photo Video
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X-T50 vs OM-5 Mark II
Quick take: The X-T50 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the OM-5 Mark II is the most affordable; only the OM-5 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T50Fujifilm · 2024 | OM-5 Mark IIOM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £880Best |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 4K/30p, OM-Log400 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops | Up to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)Best |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | 310 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 389g (body only) | 370g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
OM-5 Mark II
Portrait
7.8/10
6.5/10
Street
7.0/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
5.1/10
Documentary
6.6/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
6.7/10
Landscape
5.7/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
7.6/10
7.4/10
Casual
6.3/10
6.1/10
Food
7.3/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.2/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.3/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
5.5/10
Fun & simple
4.8/10
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Vlogging & Video
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6.5/10
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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