X-T50vs A7R VI
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
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Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
View A7R VI
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-t50 is the most affordable; only the a7r vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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