Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100T→Fujifilm X-T50
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X100T. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-T50
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Resolution40MP vs 16MP (+24MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 6fps
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Generation10 years newer (2024 vs 2014)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100T | X-T50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | +3.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100T | X-T50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,099 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 438g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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