Fujifilm X-T50 Mirrorless Camera Review

Fujifilm X-Series mirrorless cameras are one of the most popular ranges on the market. They combine power and portability, and to top it off, they have that timeless classic camera style, which makes them look the part, whether you are trekking in the wilderness in search of the best landscape images, or hitting the town trying your hand at street photography.

The most recent addition to this range is the Fujifilm X-T50, a camera that encompasses all of the characteristics that we mentioned above. We know the X-T50 is portable and maintains the retro theme, but what else can this stylish mirrorless camera do? Join us while we find out.

The Fujifilm X-T50 includes the one-two punch of a high-resolution 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 image sensor and an X-Processor 5 engine. This means the camera produces exceptional, high-detailed images in all types of lighting conditions, and can also record stunning 6K resolution video. In welcome news for photographers working in available light conditions, this camera delivers impressive dynamic range, and the ISO setting of 125 is now native, and not just an expanded setting.

The X-T50 is lightweight at just 438 grams, and the body is noticeably more rounded than previous models. With a smooth thumb rest available, this model is perfect for handheld shooting. To keep your results consistently brilliant as you make your way around town, the Fujifilm X-T50 features in-body image stabilisation; this new 7.0-stop IS system is the finishing touch in making this camera one of the most impressive image-makers we have seen, at this small stature.

One of our favourite features of Fujifilm X-Series cameras is their brilliant film simulations. Not only does the X-T50 include all 20 of the best simulations that Fuji has to offer, including the latest Reala Ace, but this camera features a brand new film simulation dial on the top plate. With this dial, users can quickly choose between some of the most popular and most commonly used simulations and custom options that users can pre-select themselves.

As we have seen in past X-series models, the X-T50 is perfect for users who want to dig in and get creative with a more manual approach to photography. There is a dedicated shutter speed dial, and exposure compensation dial, and with many Fujifilm XF lenses featuring a physical aperture ring, it's easy to try your hand at adjusting the key settings of the exposure triangle when you are out in the field.

Once again, the X-T50 offers versatility that will appeal to all users, whether they are experienced photographers, or someone entering the world of mirrorless, from a smartphone or compact camera background. The high-quality EVF offers brilliant eye-level viewing and has an adjustment diopter for customising for comfort. The LCD screen is two-way tilting, so you can frame from waist level, or even position yourself in front of the camera lens for a shot or two, with remarkable ease.

Whether you are enjoying the high-quality still image capture or brilliant video recording of the X-T50, you will be more than satisfied with the AF performance. As well as an updated AF algorithm, which is notably better at handling subjects that are continuously on the go, the X-T50 includes subject detection AF with deep-learning AI-based technology; this system detects what type of subject is being tracked, and adjusts its performance as necessary.

The Fujifilm X-T50 includes the same high-resolution image sensor as the Fujifilm X-T5, but how does it stack up with that flagship camera? The X-T5 is a more outdoor-friendly model, thanks to its dust and moisture-resistant build, which the X-T50 is not able to match. The X-T5 also features dual SD memory card slots for file management, and while we love the film simulation dial of the X-T50, the X-T5 has an ISO dial in its place, so this camera may be a better match for purists looking for a manual photography camera.

The X-T50 shares the same tilting high-res LCD screen that can be found on the popular X-T30 II, and although it is travel-friendly, it is slightly larger than this model. The X-T30 II offers a handy drive dial in place of the simulation dial that some will miss, but it also features much less resolution and it lacks the image stabilisation of the brand-new X-T50.

In the market for a new mirrorless camera? To learn more about the Fujifilm X-T50's place in their extensive lineup, check out our Fujifilm mirrorless camera roundup.

For those eager to see the X-T50 in person, keep an eye on the shelves of your local Ted's Camera store - it's coming soon!