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MagyarFujifilm X-T50 leaked - 5 specs that make Fuji's latest APS-C camera a bit Marmite
1. The X-T50 will have the X-T5's flagship sensor and processor
When news first broke about the Fujifilm X-T50 coming in May, we theorised that Fujifilm might equip the cut-down flagship camera with an older processor, like it did with the Fujifilm X-S20's sensor, but more recent leaks indicate that the Fujifilm X-T50 will come with the same 40 MP BSI APS-C sensor and X Processor 5 as found in the flagship X-T5. This was massive news, because it meant buyers of Fujifilm's cut-back camera wouldn't have to sacrifice on image quality, processing speed, or features, despite the X-T50 seemingly coming in cheaper than the X-T5 (which is $1,682.01 on Amazon).
It also means that, while the X-T50 is unlikely to introduce any new software features or image quality breakthroughs, it should have all the same film simulations that Fuji fans have come to enjoy on the X-T5.
2. Fujifilm is replacing the drive dial with a film simulation dial
It was recently leaked that Fujifilm will be replacing the drive dial on the top of the X-T30 II with a film simulation dial on the X-T50, and this change can be safely filed in the “controversial” category. The film simulation dial that's replacing the drive dial actually seems pretty well-thought-out, with space for eight predetermined simulations, three custom slots to assign built-in simulations, and a custom slot that will use a user-defined film recipe.
Despite being a unique feature that seems like a handy addition to a camera that will mostly be for mid-tier hobbyists and beginners, the Fujifilm community seems pretty divided on the film simulation dial. The film simulation dial seemingly steers users away from RAW images and towards film simulations, which is something the FujiRumors community didn't seem to like all that much, according to a poll conducted on the site.
3. Flagship performance with IBIS in a compact package
As mentioned before, the Fujifilm X-T50 will seemingly be using the same 40 MP sensor and X Processor 5 as the Fujifilm X-T5. Along with that, though, it will also allegedly feature IBIS (in-body image stabilisation) for smooth video and crisp low-light shots. This IBIS, however, seemingly won't come at the cost of the X-T30 II's compact size.
While the Fujifilm X-T30 II isn't the smallest camera around, at 118×83×47 mm (4.65×3.27×1.85 inches), it is indeed quite a lot smaller than the X-T5, which measures in at 130×91×64 mm (5.12×3.58×2.52 inches). If the X-T50 follows the same packaging format, which it seems to be, it will strike a strong balance between size and power, making it a good contender for a travel camera.
4. The Fujifilm X-T50 will have a rather small battery
Unfortunately, the compact size of the Fujifilm X-T50 may not come without compromises. According to recent leaks, one of the more egregious compromises, aside from a single SD card slot, looks to be a small battery — with almost 50% less capacity than the battery found in the X-T5, which only has a CIPA rating of 580 shots.
In practice, the 2,200 mAh NP-W235 battery from the X-T5 isn't a pain point for most users. However, nearly halving it to 1,260 mAh in the NP-W126S Fujifilm will allegedly use in the X-T50 might mean buyers of Fujifilm's latest entry-level camera might find themselves wanting a second, third, or even fourth battery for longer photo days.
Video creators will likely be even less impressed with the X-T50, if the battery size is any indication, although the exact performance will only be known after reviews land around May 16.
Fuji rumors confirms new X-T50 price. Does it put you off?
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5. A 50% price hike seems like robbery for an entry-level camera
Perhaps the biggest shock when it comes to the Fujifilm X-T50 is the supposed price it will launch at. While the Fujifilm X-T30 II launched at just $900, recent leaks put the X-T50 at a launch price of around $1,300–1,500.
This puts Fujifilm's new “budget” camera just a few hundred dollars behind the high-end X-T5, and, while it's easy to use the high-end sensor and processor to explain away the extra cost, the X-T50 starts to make the X-T5 look attractive to prospective buyers. The X-T5 has weather sealing and dual card slots and isn't much bigger or more expensive, while the X-S20 is a whole $200 cheaper (curr. $1,299.95 from Best Buy) than the X-T50 will allegedly cost and is plenty sharp and feature-rich.
It remains to be seen whether the Fujifilm X-T50 will be a success or simply push potential buyers towards the flagship X-T5 or more affordable hybrid-friendly X-S20, although some commenters online have already decided that the X-T50 will be a miss for them if the price rumours are true.
Source(s)
FujiRumors, DPReview (1, 2), r/Fujifilm on Reddit
