Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X70→Fujifilm X-T50

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X70

No UK price today

2016

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T50

£1,399

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X70. 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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Full spec comparison

Spec	X70	X-T50
Price	—	£1,399
Released	2016	2024	↑
Sensor	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	16MP	40MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p
Autofocus	Intelligent Hybrid AF (contrast + phase detection), 49 areas, face detection	Phase-detect, subject detection AF
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops
Burst Rate	8fps	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode)	↓
Weight	340g (with battery)	389g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (rear screen only)	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 28mm equivalent f/2.8	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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