Fujifilm X-T50
Announced May 16, 2024
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
Fujifilm X-T50 integrates a high-resolution 40MP sensor and effective in-body image stabilization into a remarkably compact, travel-friendly body. While it offers impressive image quality and creative film simulation controls, it lacks weather sealing and relies on a smaller battery that may struggle during intensive video sessions.
Weighted from 31 reviewer scores
Pros
- Dedicated film simulation dial and extensive creative profiles
- High-resolution 40MP sensor and effective in-body image stabilization
- Compact, lightweight, and portable design
- Capable video performance including 6.2K recording
- Excellent JPEG color rendering and overall image quality
Cons
- Short battery life
- Lacks weather sealing
- Ergonomic issues including small grip and difficult button placement
- High price point relative to features
- Autofocus tracking performance trails behind competitors
- Launch price $1,399.95 (USD)
- Sensor 40.2MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 4K 60p
- Stabilization In-body IS, 7 stops (CIPA)
- Burst 13 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 31 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 85/100
The X-T50's autofocus tracking is a step behind its peers, but it offers great image quality and a fun dial.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 becomes one of the most compelling cameras at its price point, delivering the core photo and video quality of the high-end X-T5 in a smaller, lighter and more affordable body, while retaining much of its vintage charm.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is a very attractive camera indeed. [...] The [...] X-T50 is another winner.
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[...] I loved the Fujifilm X-T50 as much as the old X-T10 and 20 I used to fool around with. It's a legitimately impressive camera for your money, but it does have its limitations.
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All in all, I love the Fujifilm X-T50. The best thing about it is the sensor; I have never had so much resolution at my disposal in such a compact package, and I absolutely love how little I find myself bothering to edit any of my photos!
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Whether you’re an X-System owner looking to upgrade or need a back-up body or a camera user looking to buy into the Fujifilm eco-system without breaking the bank, there’s no doubt that the X-T50 is a deadly serious proposition and tremendous value for money.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is a new addition to the X-series range that slots in below the X-T5 and above the X-T30 II.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is one heck of a camera, but a big departure from the traditions of the X-Txx lineup. Aimed at a much higher audience, this is not the affordable entry-level camera many were hoping for.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 camera makes it easy to swap between the company's Film Simulation profiles and has plenty of old-school charm, but its small battery and lack of weather protection limit its appeal.
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Fujifilm is blurring the lines between its different camera ranges, bringing what were essentially its entry-level cameras on par with its more advanced models.
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Fujifilm’s latest offering certainly packs a punch, especially if you want a camera for street or travel photography.
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All told, the X-T50 is an awesome upgrade to the X-T30 II, with improvements in nearly every area — particularly resolution, stabilization and video.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is a stylish camera capable of astrophotography and other styles, with a high-resolution sensor and a focus on creative expression.
- Photography News 95/100
The X-T50 brings Fujifilm’s latest 40.2-megapixel sensor and X-Processor 5 to a wider audience. For that reason alone, it comes highly recommended.
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A brilliantly capable CSC that puts Fuji’s excellent film simulations front-and-centre.
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I think Fujifilm has done an excellent job with this X-T50. They managed to pack a lot of technology in such a compact camera without too many compromises.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is an incredible camera offering excellent performance, exceptional image quality, and a platform for new and experienced photographers.
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You're just not getting all the pro features; you're not getting dual card slots, you're not getting weather sealing, your shutter is limited to 1/4,000 of a second if you're using the mechanical shutter versus 1/8,000 of a second.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is a great blend of features and a compact design.
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Playing around with the X-T50 for the past few weeks, I personally think that it is a camera that checks all the boxes for a beginner, but it's also not a camera that I think would limit you in the future once you grow and become better.
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My struggles with getting a reliable copy aside, the Fujifilm X-T50 is actually a really interesting offering from Fujifilm.
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Sony's A6000 series led the way for APS-C mirrorless cameras, and in 2024 Fujifilm's X-T50 is the best example of the promise of this format.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is never a sloucher. It’s more than capable both for your photography and videography needs.
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[F]or some people the priority is compact, and so if you do pay $1,400 for this, you're still getting a good deal.
- Skylum Blog 9/10
Based on my experience with this camera in real-life shooting situations, I feel that it accomplishes what Fujifilm set out to do.
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Despite being relatively affordable, it includes advanced features such as AI-driven autofocus and imaging tools for beginners and more advanced users.
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The Fujifilm X-Txx series of small APS-C format mirrorless cameras have always punched above their weight but the Fujifilm X-T50 takes a major step up with the switch to a 40MP sensor and an excellent subject detection system.
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Other than those two cons, I don’t really have any other complaints! It was a super fun camera to use and I had a blast playing around with the film simulation modes and the video.
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Our first impression is that we really like the X-T50. The IBIS is great, the image quality is fantastic, and the autofocus works well—and the camera’s nice and small, too.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 really stands on its own, and I have no doubt that those of you who decide to purchase this camera are going to quickly fall in love with it like I did.
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I feel like the tradeoffs to get this camera body this small aren't so bad. Yes, you are missing a couple of key features, but getting IBIS along with the new 40 megapixel sensor into this camera body which is so small is really impressive.
