X-T50vs A1

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T50 Fujifilm X-T50 (2024) From £1099 Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution View X-T50
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Sony A1 Sony A1 (2021) From £5999 Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting View A1

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.

Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.

↓ 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

A1 (2021)

  • Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
  • Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
  • Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
  • A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything

Quick take: The a1 has the highest resolution at 50mp; the x-t50 is the most affordable; only the a1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T50 (2024)A1 (2021)
Price £1,099 £5,999
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution 40.2MP 50.1MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AF Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 30fps electronic with full AF/AE
Battery Life ~310 shots (CIPA) ~430 shots (CIPA)
Weight 438g (with battery and card) 737g (with battery)
Dimensions 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI
Genre X-T50A1
Street
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Sports
9.0
Wedding
9.0
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