Fujifilm announced two new cameras at its X Summit event in Sydney. There's also his GFX100S II in medium format, but that's honestly outside my scope of interest (and budget). The more mainstream of the two is the X-T50, which is its successor. do not have It replaces the X-T30 II and will remain in Fujifilm's lineup going forward.
The X-T50 is a hodgepodge of old and new technology from camera manufacturers. Let's start with something new. The body has a fresh, rounded shape not seen in previous X series, and is equipped with Fujifilm's first film simulation dial on the top. We have several preset film sims and you can choose your own from his 3 customizable slots. Can not Set these up in your custom film recipe. Still, the dial shows that these simulations have become a key part of Fujifilm's appeal over the years.
The X-T50 has the same 40-megapixel sensor as the X-T5 and X-H2, as well as an accompanying 5th generation processor, giving this camera increased resolution and better performance compared to the X-T30 II. Autofocus performance has both been significantly improved. It also has a 7-stop in-body image stabilization system. The much cheaper X-T30 II has no IBIS at all. Continuous shooting is limited to 8fps with the mechanical shutter, but both the X-T5 and X-H2 reach 15fps. There is one UHS-II SD card slot for storage. Video performance has also been significantly improved.
However, this camera still has some outdated hardware elements. For one, it uses a last-generation battery that doesn't have a very long lifespan. And unfortunately, the electronic viewfinder is also unchanged from the X-T30 II. At least it has the same 3-inch, 1.84 million-dot rear LCD with bidirectional tilt function as the X-T5.
The X-T50 sits in an interesting spot price-wise. If you buy just the body, it costs $1,399.99, which is $500 more than the X-T30 II. But again, Fujifilm doesn't consider this a replacement for that camera. It occupies a unique place in the lineup and is currently:
Upgrades that come with stepping up to the X-T5 include water resistance, a better EVF, dual SD slots, improved continuous shooting performance, and a new, more durable battery.
Fujifilm's kit lenses have also received notable improvements. The company's popular 18-55mm glass is replaced with a new lightweight 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 lens that is water resistant. (The X-T50 itself has no official water resistance.) Fujifilm believes this lens does a better job with the 40MP sensor's resolution compared to the ancient 18-55mm. Also, because of the constant length, there is no need to extend the lens, and all zooming is now done internally. His new 16-50mm lens retails for $699. The combined X-T50 kit costs $1,799.99, so in this scenario you only pay $400 for the lens.