X-T50vs A7 III
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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t50 is the most affordable; only the a7 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | A7 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Video | — |
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