NEW Fujifilm X-T50! BETTER travel camera than the X100VI?

[@stteniocosta]

I came here to see if I should buy a X-T50 but now I'm wondering if I should buy plane tickets to Cape Town instead. Gread video and great landscape.

[@dandanu2526]

Cape Town!

[@tonicboy]

"optical monogamy is not for me" pure gold!! 🤣

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

You're easily amused I think 🙄

[@adambaileyshow361]

Agree!

[@dsego84]

Just one point that everyone seems to miss, on both the x-t30 and the x100vi I am able to enable swipe gestures and swipe to one side on the lcd screen to get the film sims to show up. On the x100vi there is also a button on the front lever that changes what the zoom ring does on the lens, and you can switch it to change the film sims. So it's not necessary to go into the menu at all.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Thanks for the tip.

[@jdiuurdfsds]

​​@@olivierlabuse I agree, but maybe that would be to close to the X-T5. Fujifilm must have thought, give the target group of the X-T50 users, a different dial, a different experience? I actually, wouldn't change the film sim too much. Make a choice for a photo or video session and don't change it (during the session).

[@ilanhoward]

You can assign a dial for film sims in the x100v/vi. For example I assign the manual focus ring.

[@danieloherrick6332]

Good info here. This is the 3rd review I have watched, and no tone has mentioned the leaf shutter in the X100VI. Huge difference. Thanks

[@marcatcaffelli]

I agree. This is the main reason I think the X100VI is more discrete.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loganwebb5449]

They need a new pancake 23mm option.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

That would be nice.

[@karinjohnstone6690]

I enjoyed this review since I lived in Cape Town for 13 years. I am waiting for my XT50 and can’t wait. I agree - I want interchangeable lenses.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Lucky you. Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world - if not THE most beautiful. I love it there.

[@Argolich]

Great video for the obvious Fuji reasons, but also because my wife and I literally just got back from our first visit to SA, Cape Town specifically, and we visited all of the places you visited in the video including that awesome coffee shop. Cheers! :-). - At least it looked like Truth Coffee.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Yes it was Truth Coffee. Cape Town is fantastic, I hope you had a great time there.

[@Argolich]

@@AmateurPhotographerTV We absolutely did. Half the trip around the Cape, the other half up north near Sabi Sands (which I fell in love with). We are talking about a return visit in 2026 or 27. Love to see your tips on photographing the wildlife of the region. :-D.

[@radinsyah1574]

I’m with Canon but jeez, the colors on these Fujis are wonderful.

[@brianmccloskey6451]

Excellent straightforward and comprehensive look at the choices in smaller but serious travel cameras. I've recently sold off all my heavy, expensive Canon DSLR gear. The pictures were great but my travel changed and I no longer could justify lugging around so much burdensome gear. Most recently all of my international travel involves months of adventure touring by bicycle. These trips are lightly supported, but we travel across some amazing landscapes -- the Himalayas, the Moroccan Atlas mountain region, Patagonia, etc. I love shooting both the landscapes and the people. Having the ability to switch lenses in a small package is critical. I've decided that the X-T50 is an ideal piece of gear with the combination of quality imagery, compact size and lens flexibility. I've spoken to enough professional photographers regarding the lack of weather sealing and they all seem to say it's not an issue. Plus in really lousy weather I have access to a transport vehicle and/or today's frame bags are 100% waterproof. Thanks for sharing this incisive review and I'm glad to have discovered your website for gathering more photography tips!

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the review.

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

Compare three 4O MP cameras: XT50 USD 1400, Nikon Z7ii USD 2000 & Sony a7Riii USD 2000 = no brainer 😊!

[@Bowiehair]

Brother thank you! I couldn't justify a fixed lens. This really was the thing I needed to watch

[@blockbusterlatefees7713]

I really like your camera/body with lenses comparison. That was a nice touch. Disagree with your take on the videography aspects. Didnt give it a fair shake, considering IBIS and 10bit 6.2k is absolutely gorgeous 😻 KZbin videos of it in action. Incredible.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Thanks. I didn’t say you couldn’t shoot decent video with it. You can, and I did. But neither camera is really intended for this purpose, and the video functionality is somewhat hidden - unlike the X-S20 which Fujifilm lent me especially to shoot this video on. But I agree that the quality of the video is great.

[@Steveeckersley1]

Great information/ comments video, I’ve owned a 100v for a few years and wondered about going for the 100VI. Completely agree with all the points regarding feeling somewhat limited in certain situations with the fixed lens. A positive of this was it made you try harder to get the image you wanted, but quite often it made it impossible. I’ve had the X T50 for three days so very early days, but I have to say my initial thoughts are the more I’ve used it the more I love it. Worth mentioning the IBIS (in body stabilisation) which I don’t think was mentioned in the video.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

IBIS wasn't mentioned, but both cameras have it so I didn't highlight it. Glad you're enjoying the X-T50.

[@user-qj2wb7ne4e]

What, no mention of the leaf shutter on the X-100?? and ND filter??

[@rakelyribeiro8277]

Do need a X-T50 ?no! do I want it ? Yes

[@samitarsus8716]

I think this is a great addition to the range of X-T cameras, i think the film simulation dial is a great feature when you consider what it is doing, (the digital equvalent of switching a roll of film as easily as switching shutter speed). If i didn't use an X-T5 already, it would certainly tempt me, being an interchangeable lens camera that can have a similar form factor to the 100vi but also allows you to dabble in wildlife or macro etc. (with the right lens), it is a gateway into fujis lens system. I also can't blame fujifilm for the pricing strategy, the rate at which the x100vi is selling it apears they may have priced that camera as a bargain (same too for the X-T5). I am also envious of the built-in flash.

[@timking1964]

Really clear and well presented video - thank you. You’ve another subscriber. I own an X100V and an XT-5. This new X-T50 seems a nice compromise for those who don’t need the weather sealing, bigger battery, portrait flip-out screen, or dual card slots. For proper grab and go shooting, I love my X100V, which has the advantage of a neat in-built ND filter and useful little flash (which I think is also present on the X-T50). I’m keen to see how the new kit lens performs against the venerable 18-55…

[@trojanhman8136]

Who doesn't need all those things?

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Yes the X-T50 also has a flash. (I didnt use it).

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Lots of people don't need most of those things, including me (at least, not on a travel camera for holidays).

[@AlbiDoo]

XS20 vs XT50?

[@Vlay76]

X-T5!

[@oldscribe6153]

Excellent initial look at the camera. Waiting for your full production model review. Just a question, you ‘bought' the lenses so you own them, or you ‘brought' the lenses with you and have to return them?

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

They were loaned by Fujifilm along with the camera and then returned to them afterwards. But I liked the XT50 enough to consider buying one and if I do then the 27mm f/2.8 will be the first lens I buy with it.

[@sixtiethofasecond]

Best XT50 review so far

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Thank you!

[@lfmejia100]

Excellent Video. THANKS

[@davidelosio5354]

x100v and vi stopped having sense as soon as their prices reached the price of an x-t5 body. Just get an x-t5 and with some time you'll be able to pair it with whatever focal length you like the most. x-ts models are slightly bigger it is not like they are double the size, wherever you can put an x100 you can place an x-t with the right lens too. The advantage is that you get to swap the focal length. If you don't need that advantage just don't buy many lenses, that's it. You'll never know what you need in future, i don't see the point about overcomplicating stuff, geez marketing does wonders these days. I'm happy to hear about scenarios in where you strictly need an x100 in place of an x-t to accomplish something.

[@williamgoss4691]

Excellent video mate. By the end I could think of anything u hadn’t covered !! Also some nice images … (I guess being pre-prod, it not been declared, but an idea of the price; even below or above the ‘6’ wood hv been useful ..), 👍👍

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

I didn’t have any pricing information at the time I made this video, but the X-T50 body is £1299 UK / $1399 US.

[@krhump]

I think the reason people like the x100vi is it’s just single set up u stress just one length and you don’t have to carry anything extra.

[@Erick_Pentax]

Le X100VI est un peu le Leica du pauvre mais rien a voir avec un Q3! Ce XT 50 me paraît formidable par sa polyvalence et sa compacité.

[@traceybartlam7737]

@@Erick_PentaxI’d always prefer to have the option of more than one lens. I have an x-t30 and love it

[@mhnajjar]

Very nice enjoyable and informative video with a very calm tone and beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, the camera is not weather sealed which is a negative for me.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Thanks very much!

[@inorogNL]

So not so travel king at all (plus enormous price hike from predecessor )

[@davidhunternyc1]

Great review. I owned the Fuji X100 and X100S. I had the X100S for 11 years and the shutter button eventually broke. Fuji couldn't fix it. I loved the X100s. My only gripe is I found myself shooting more product photography and portraits than I thought I would and the 23 mm lens was vexing. The XT50 would've solved this issue and if I were buying a Fuji today, I too would choose the XT50. I, however, chose to switch systems and I bought a Sony A7IV, for the better low light performance, interchangeable lenses, and because I'm investing in Profoto off-camera lighting. It's expensive and, as I said, might as well go full frame.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@--AnonymousUser--]

4:13 every time you set down the camera softly, I get ASMR triggers

[@kenilev_photographer]

how about putting electronic variable NDs in the new to come XH bodies

[@Erick_Pentax]

Le X100VI est victime d’une Hype injustifié et déraisonnable mais c’est un bon appareil assez limité finalement ! Le XT50 très compact aussi est bien plus intéressant par sa polyvalence. Et finalement avec les bon objectifs il est plus efficace même en photo de rue! Pour le gens comme moi qui veulent faire de L’argentique en numérique c’est l’idéal. Merci beaucoup.

[@abchappell01]

That was an absolutely wonderful video presentation. I agree with you. I think this camera is the better choice over the. X100 VI. Thank you so much for this very informative video.- 😊

[@traceybartlam7737]

Beautiful portraits

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Thank you.

[@chopinho65]

X100 is also weather proof with a filter added - huge advantage over xt50

[@blueanthias]

Thank you, great review.

[@toneyf]

can you set all customs sim recipes to the new dial?

[@tonypulido8127]

From what I’ve seen in other reviews you can’t. You can only add existing film sims to FS1-3 but not recipes. I hope this is something they add in a future firmware release.

[@toneyf]

what a bummer. c1-c7 would be way more usable with just a software update, and amateur users could have same default sims there as now

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Can you take pictures, and then later change them into the film sims later in camera? I use a Pentax now but am looking at the Fujifilm line, and i dont edit onnky computer really at all, I DO however use some in camera JPEG stuff tonkake black and white, sepia toned looks, amd such... Right now I have my eye on the X-S10 , for the flippy screen and using it for making some videos... Liked and subbed, cheers

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Yes you can, as long as you also shoot in raw. I made a short on exactly how to do that which you can watch here: kzbin.infooDfus_LiFjk?si=pSv7CZfVG8Xlg2RU

[@chaijirojc7278]

After the release of the XM5,is the XT50 worth buying?

[@Milexbio]

IMO it is, I cancelled the XM5 Per-order and order the X-T50. The XM5 is a compact beast with no EVF and IBIS. Need something better than your mobile phone and don’t want to spend more than $/€1000, XM5. Want something between the XM5 and a pro lvl Fuji, X-T50. But again that is one of my many reason I bought the X-M50, beautiful, light and also compact.

[@iam_anderdingus]

I’ll stick with my X100VI thanks - if only for the optical finder 👍❤🎉

[@rogerwalton8160]

I'm trying to weigh up whether to buy one to use when I already have the x-t5.

[@EinfachDennis123]

I'm rather comparing if I should get the x-t5 or this x-t50. Why you wanna buy additionally the x-t50 if you already have the x-t5? I'm very curious.

[@Wordsalad69420]

@@EinfachDennis123Because camera gear addiction is like a disease.

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

@rogerwalton8160 The X100VI would better compliment the X-T5. More expensive of course.

[@Wordsalad69420]

@@JackBurton-qp4hc Why? Literally the same software. Just put a 23mm pancake on the X-T5 and it's the same camera.

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

@@Wordsalad69420 No it isn't, the X00VI is smaller, lighter and has an OVF, leaf shutter and flash. It is 23mm f/2 not a 27mm f/2.8.

[@karenwilliams8571]

I'm trying to decide between these two, and the compactness of the x100vi is the main draw for me. Is there a pancake lens that would be comparable to the x100vi lens that would produce similar pictures but be about the same size? I'm obviously new to photography, so please excuse my ignorance when it comes to lenses.

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

Fuji 27mm f2.8

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

I talk about the 27mm f/2.8 a lot in this video and even show the XT50/27mm and X100VI side by side.

[@bonynge5]

I think that's on my take to WOMAD festival list. Bit lighter than my X-T4. So yes, I think I'll buy it.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

WOMAD is a great festival. Let us know how you get on with the X-T50.

[@Aegean2012]

Very good video. Kudos!

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Thank you.

[@sclogse1]

I really want a review of that new kit lens. It looks more serious than the older 16-50 3.5. V2 Which is a very good versatile lens. It was also macro, and had stabilization.. If the top left wheel is for film or video sims, where's the ISO? Is that programmable to the front or rear wheel? And if you shoot raw, which is why you want this higher megapixel camera, you'll be picking your son in post.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Content on the new kit lens coming soon! ISO can be changed through the electronic dial on the front of the camera.

[@MrKnobs5]

Not sure if you mentioned it, but the xt50 is not Weather sealed

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

I assumed that to be the case but I didn't mention it because we were given almost no information about the camera at the time, apart from what I mentioned in the video.

[@cameraprepper7938]

Yes, just about any system camera that can change Lenses are better than a fixed lens camera ! The Fuji X100 series are too much hyped and it do not have enough quality to justify the price ! A full frame compact camera with a very good EVF in the style as a Contax T or a Minox 35 ML would be great !

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

Excellent video 😊!

[@bobdrawbaugh4207]

I find the X-Txx bodies to be too small for me. I think the X-Tx bodies are the sweet spot for a travel camera, for me.

[@jonclark8271]

Can you tweak recipes in simulation and save?

[@steveramsay5941]

Apparently no…..

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

"Can you tweak recipes in simulation and save?" Depends what you mean, you can of course save recipes in custom slots as with any other Fuji. You can not assign those to the dial FS 1, 2 or 3 positions though.

[@keithsr.]

great video, thank you.

[@RVarrun]

Excellent video. Nice explanation 👍

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Thanks!

[@jaygreer7430]

Great video! This is exactly the comparison I’ve been curious about.

[@nordfresse]

Shouldnt a travel camera be weather sealed?

[@cyb]

It should.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Depends where you're going. Living in the UK, if I want bad weather I'll just stay at home. I travel to get away from it! 🌴😎

[@SmithyPupp]

Definitely should be. Imagine phones now without water protection?

[@elliotresnick5433]

Do you prefer the ergonomic of XT-50?

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

The X100IV is lovely to use but the addition of a handgrip on the X-T50 give you more to hold onto, which is especially useful if using larger lenses. So I'd say it has the edge.

[@IanInChengdu]

The XT20 and XT30 prices used to be quite reasonable compared to their more powerful brothers, but the XT50 is just not worth it. For a few hundred more pick up an XT5

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

Higher cost, greater weight, larger size. What is it that people like you don't understand about this?

[@IanInChengdu]

@@JackBurton-qp4hc What is it you don’t understand about the difference between an XT50 and XT5. People like you….grow up.

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

@@IanInChengdu I have literally pointed out the main difference doofus!

[@Levy.AlecPhotography]

Is the extra £500 worth it over the X-T30ii price for the X-T50?

[@steverix8181]

The price and lack of weather sealing ...

[@danholiday2434]

Holy sh*t, at first I thought you weren't wearing any pants 😅 good Video!

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

You're not the first to point that out, lol. In hindsight they weren't a great choice.

[@Nightryder7]

Leica d lux 8 then thx for letting me make a decision.

[@geogu3images]

Which did you choose?

[@Nightryder7]

@@geogu3images I think I will choose Leica d -lux 8

[@ZappaBlues]

Can't change the lens? X100VI not for me. XT50 suited for me, despite the totally useless Film Sim dial.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

I like the film sim dial. I guess if you use the same setting all the time it's less useful than a drive mode dial. But shoot everything in single shot mode so I'm fine with a small button for that.

[@billmeret]

X-T50, don't forget you're ND filters on sunny days,

[@dayeah765caoni3]

Travel king is m43

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

The OM-5 is also an excellent travel camera. There are pros and cons of both which we discuss in a separate video.

[@CarlosDavidFoto]

Sorry but the Zf now wears that crown. 😊

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

The Zf is a great camera (I took one to Shanghai) but its twice the size and weight of the XT50, with a comparable lens. That may or not be an issue for travelling, depending on the individual photographer.

[@cyb]

It's body is smaller than the x100vi yet even the pancake lens make it twice as long.

[@toddm6999]

Expensive travel camera with no weather sealing and one card slot

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

Yes I mentioned these shortcomings but they are not important for everyone.

[@faichan6620]

Using 18mm f2 is much smaller

[@bertmacdonald337]

The price though.

[@andyk2456]

Fujifilm is good at marketing, but has a very poor supply chain. Who knows when or if anyone will be able to buy this? Fujifilm is vaporware.

[@hpaula1946]

Why not just buy an X-T5 for an almost negligible difference of $200?

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

Because there is a price difference, which means you can buy a lens. Then there is the size and weight, missing the point of the smaller, lighter, X-T50.

[@hpaula1946]

@@JackBurton-qp4hc It is smaller, but only weighs 3.6 oz less, 0.23" less in length, 0.3" less in width, 0.58" less in height. My only question is whether that significant enough to accept the compromises.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

It feels substantially smaller and lighter in the hand, and if you don't need weather-proofing, twin card slots and the other additional features of the X-T5 then why spend the extra money and carry the extra bulk?

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

@@hpaula1946 You miss the point, to *YOU* the difference is acceptable, but it isn't to others. It is literally the point of the X-Txx line!

[@westdk6705]

Poor battery & Old school EVF .........

[@martingallardo3794]

No me sirve yo tengo las manos muy grandes

[@PrinceMeowmers]

If they actually gave us an ISO dial instead of a dumbass film sim dial, I might be interested

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

The X-Txx has never had an ISO dial. That Film Simulation dial is going to sell a lot of them.

[@PrinceMeowmers]

@@JackBurton-qp4hc but think about how much better they would handle if they DID have ISO dials.

[@JackBurton-qp4hc]

@@PrinceMeowmers The command dial does ISO. If you use Auto ISO and have the aperture and shutter set, the EC dial becomes ISO too.

[@dandanu2526]

No,no ,no ...get the XT5.

[@AmateurPhotographerTV]

The X-T5 is one of our favourite cameras, but if traveling light is the aim the X-T50 will give you the same quality and 90% same features in a smaller package.