FUJIFILM X-T50 and FUJINON XF16-50mm launched: 40.2MP, X-Processor 5, 7-stop IBIS, Film Simulation Dial

FUJIFILM officially unveils the new X-T50 mirrorless camera with a new Film Simulation dial alongside with new FUJINON XF16-50 R LM WR!

FUJIFILM X-T50 with the new XF16-50

A mini powerhouse?

Weighing at just 438 grams, the new X-T50 is the latest compact and lightweight alternative to its bigger brother the X-T5. 

It comes with the X-H2 and X-T5's 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor with a 7-stop in-body image stabilization and X-Processor 5 Image processor. This yields a native ISO of 125-12,800 (64-51,200 extended), a maximum of 13 fps continuous shooting, and video recording of up to 4K at 60p it 6.2K at 30p 4:2:2 10-bit internally. These files are saved to a single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II SD card slot.

The body carries 1 micro-HDMI port, 1 3.5mm TRS stereo microphone in port, USB-C 3.2/3.1 Gen 2, Bluetooth, and WiFi. 

At the back is the 0.39-inch 2.36 Million-dot optical-electronic viewfinder and below it is the 3-inch 1.84 million-dot tilting touch screen LCD.

It uses the NP-W126S rechargeable lithium-ion battery and is available in Black, Charcoal Silver, or Silver colorways.

The camera measures 12.38 x 8.4 x 4.88 cm and weighs 438 grams with the battery.

XF 16-50 f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR lens

Alongside the new APS-C camera is the new XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR lens. It offers a 24-75mm full frame equivalent focal length and a 58mm filter thread. Inside are the 11 elements in 9 groups with 9 rounded aperture blades. It replaces the XF 18-55 f/2.8-4.0 OIS kit lens.

Price and availability

X-T50 Body only with the X-Trans CMOS 5 HR Sensor

FUJIFILM X-T50 Body only - PHP 92,990

FUJIFILM X-T50 with XF 15-45 Kit - PHP 98,990

FUJIFILM X-T50 with XF 16-50 R LM WR Kit - PHP 117,990

Stay tuned for pre-order details that are expected to arrive soon.

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