X-T50vs GR IIIx HDF
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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