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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50

Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Later Model is Nikon D40X
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and D50 (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 11 years later than the D50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the D50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon D50

 Fujifilm X-T2 D50 
IntroducedJuly 2016July 2005Fresher by 134 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k130kCrisper display (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 D50 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D50

 Fujifilm X-T2 D50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the D50.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and D50 is 76 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and D50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T2 to deliver greater detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Nikon D50
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
53
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography info
Nikon D50 Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (620g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Nikon D50 Sports photography information
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
50
lighter than average (620g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Nikon D50
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging factors
Nikon D50 Vlogging factors
33
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D50
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon D50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon D50
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-07-07 2005-07-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Total lenses 54 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lbs) 620 gr (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 560
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD card
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,600 $499