Cameras · 2024 · Fujifilm

FUJIFILM X-T50

The X-T50 is Fujifilm’s mirrorless camera that puts the same 40.2 MP sensor and X-Processor 5 as the X-T5 into a smaller body without weather sealing. It has 7-stop sensor stabilisation, 6.2K video and a dedicated film simulation dial; the single card slot and small NP-W126S battery are the clearest compromises.

X-T50 body; the silver and black colours share the same hardware. The X-T5, X-T30 II and X-T30 III are separate models.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Sensor23.5 × 15.7 mm APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR; 40.2 MP effective

The same sensor is used in the X-T5 and X-H2; the high resolution leaves room to crop but makes files larger.

ProcessorX-Processor 5

The image processor that runs the autofocus algorithms, film simulations and video encoding.

Lens mountFUJIFILM X

Directly compatible with X-series XF and XC lenses; GF lenses do not fit this body.

Image size3:2 up to 7728 × 5152

This is the pixel size of the largest photo at the sensor’s full resolution.

FilesJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW; TIFF only from in-camera RAW conversion

HEIF stores more colour gradations than JPEG; RAW gives the most flexibility when editing.

Standard ISO125–12,800; extended 64–51,200

Extended ISO values may reduce dynamic range or add noise; the maker counts them outside the standard range.

Stabilisation5-axis sensor shift; up to 7.0 stops; additional digital stabilisation for video

Sensor shift reduces shake even with unstabilised lenses; digital stabilisation crops the image slightly.

ShutterMechanical 4 s (30 s in A mode) to 1/4000 s; electronic up to 1/180,000 s; flash sync 1/180 s

The electronic shutter is silent and allows very short exposures, but fast-moving subjects can appear skewed.

Burst shootingMechanical about 8 fps; electronic 13 fps uncropped, 20 fps with a 1.29× crop

In the 20 fps mode speed drops after 168 JPEGs or 66 compressed RAW frames; buffer depth depends on file type.

AutofocusIntelligent hybrid phase + contrast detection; face/eye plus animal, bird, car, motorcycle, airplane and train detection

Subject detection finds the chosen subject type in the frame and tries to keep focus on it.

Film simulation20 modes; dedicated film simulation dial on the top plate

Film simulations change the colour and tone of JPEG and HEIF files; a RAW file can be processed later with a different simulation.

CardSingle SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; UHS-I and UHS-II, V90

With a single slot, recordings cannot be backed up to two cards at once.

Viewfinder0.39-inch OLED; about 2.36 million dots; 0.62× magnification; 100% coverage

Magnification describes how large the viewfinder image appears; the X-T5’s viewfinder has a higher resolution.

Rear screen3-inch tilting touch LCD; about 1.84 million dots

The screen tilts up and down; it does not flip to the side and face forward, so you cannot see framing when filming yourself.

Video6.2K 29.97p; 4K 59.94p; Full HD up to 240p; MOV H.265 with 24-bit/48 kHz PCM audio

Fujifilm lists about 45 minutes of continuous recording in 6.2K and 4K with face detection off; this may vary with temperature.

USBUSB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x1)

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 transfers up to 10 Gbit/s; it is used for file transfer and tethered shooting.

HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)

Micro HDMI is a small, fragile connector; securing the cable is advisable when connecting an external recorder.

Audio3.5 mm microphone input; USB-C adapter in the box for headphones

There is no separate headphone jack on the body; video audio is monitored through the adapter.

FlashPop-up built-in flash; TTL-compatible hot shoe

The built-in flash can trigger external flashes in commander mode.

BatteryNP-W126S lithium-ion; about 305 frames in normal mode and about 390 in economy mode

The frame count was measured by Fujifilm with the XF35mmF1.4 R; it is clearly lower than with the X-T5’s larger NP-W235 battery.

Dimensions123.8 × 84 × 48.8 mm (34.2 mm at the thinnest point)

Depth is measured including the grip; the lens is not included.

WeightAbout 438 g with battery and card; body about 389 g

The weight does not include a lens.

WirelessWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2 low energy

Bluetooth keeps the phone paired and passes location data, while Wi-Fi handles photo transfer.

In the boxNP-W126S battery, USB cable, headphone adapter, shoulder strap, body cap

No separate charger is listed; the battery charges in the camera over USB.

Operating conditions0–40 °C; 10–80% humidity (non-condensing)

Fujifilm does not list weather resistance for the body.

From the manufacturer

Fujifilm presents the X-T50 as a compact X-T model with a 40 MP sensor, in-body stabilisation and a film simulation dial. FUJIFILM X

Strengths and limitations

  • Digital Camera World found photo and video quality on par with the X-H2 and X-T5, writing that the 40 MP sensor handles noise well and the larger grip makes the camera much more comfortable to hold than the X-T30 II. The biggest criticism was the battery: with normal settings and no video, one battery lasted a couple of hours. It also criticised the lack of weather sealing and a second card slot, and the film simulation dial replacing the drive mode dial.

    Digital Camera World review; production body with the XF 16-50mm lens.

    Digital Camera World: Fujifilm X-T50 review

Owner experiences and issues

  • All eight reviews on Best Buy Canada are five-star reviews syndicated from Best Buy US and collected as part of a promotion. Common themes are the compact body, being easy to carry everywhere and the film simulations; DaisyA says they use it with a 23 mm lens and Chezzel finds it suitable for beginners. These reviews report no durability problems or faults, but because they are promotional they should not be treated as reliable owner opinion on their own.

    Best Buy Canada silver (3 reviews) and black (5 reviews) listings; all carry a promotion note. No failure rate was drawn.

    Best Buy Canada: FUJIFILM X-T50 customer reviews (silver and black)

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Sources

  1. FUJIFILM X: X-T50 specifications
  2. Digital Camera World: Fujifilm X-T50 review
  3. Best Buy Canada: FUJIFILM X-T50 customer reviews (silver and black)