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 III
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.
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 III — All-Round Photography & Video: 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)
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 III (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T50Fujifilm · 2024 | A7 IIISony · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,099Best |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 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 | 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~710 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 389g (body only)Best | 565g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| 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 |
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 III
Portrait
7.8/10
7.6/10
Street
7.0/10
6.2/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
7.5/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
6.4/10
Documentary
6.6/10
6.8/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
7.3/10
Landscape
5.7/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
7.6/10
7.5/10
Casual
6.0/10
5.4/10
Food
7.3/10
6.6/10
Macro
7.2/10
5.8/10
Architecture
6.3/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
7.4/10
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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