Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-T2
Nikon Z50 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The Z50 is the better pick for beginners, vlogging; the X-T2 is better for landscapes, a film look.
Choose the Z50 for
- faster bursts (11fps vs 8fps)
- a lighter body (450g vs 507g)
- more lenses in our database (54 vs 36)
- a newer design (2019)
Choose the X-T2 for
- more resolution (24.3MP vs 21MP)
- a lower price (from £329)
- weather sealing
Specs side by side
| Spec | Z50 | X-T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 21MP | APS-C, 24.3MP |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Burst | 11 fps | 8 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 51,200 | 12,800 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 30p | 4K 30p |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 450 g | 507 g |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL25a | Fujifilm NP-W126S |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | 2× SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £349–424 | £329–484 |
| Native lenses in our database | 54 (31 third-party) | 36 (23 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | Z50 |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | X-T2 |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | Z50 |
| Vintage / film look | X-T2 |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The Z50 uses Nikon Z (54 lenses in our database, 31 third-party) and the X-T2 uses Fujifilm X (36 lenses, 23 third-party). Batteries: Nikon EN-EL25a (about £55) vs Fujifilm NP-W126S (about £46).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon Z50 better than the Fujifilm X-T2?
It depends on your priorities. The Z50 offers faster bursts (11fps vs 8fps), a lighter body (450g vs 507g), more lenses in our database (54 vs 36); the X-T2 offers more resolution (24.3MP vs 21MP), a lower price (from £329), weather sealing.
Which is better for video, the Z50 or the X-T2?
They are closely matched for video (4K 30p vs 4K 30p); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the Z50 or the X-T2?
The Z50 costs No longer sold new new and from £349 used at MPB; the X-T2 costs No longer sold new new and from £329 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Nikon Z50 lenses on the X-T2?
Not directly. The Z50 uses Nikon Z and the X-T2 uses Fujifilm X; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.