X-T50vs A7 II
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
From £1099
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £549 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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