Fujifilm
X-T50 2024
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
£1399
new today at Wex Photo Video
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X-T50 vs A7 II
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.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T50Fujifilm · 2024 | A7 IISony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £549Best |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | 350 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 389g (body only)Best | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| 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 |
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
A7 II
Portrait
7.8/10
6.8/10
Street
7.0/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.5/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
5.5/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
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Documentary
6.6/10
5.7/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
5.8/10
Landscape
5.7/10
5.8/10
Wildlife
7.6/10
6.7/10
Casual
6.0/10
3.8/10
Food
7.3/10
6.0/10
Macro
7.2/10
5.5/10
Architecture
6.3/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
6.4/10
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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