Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100V→Fujifilm X-T50
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T50 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X100V owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T50
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Resolution40MP vs 26MP (+14MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation4 years newer (2024 vs 2020)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | X-T50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100V | X-T50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,099 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 478g | 438g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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