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November 3, 2024 -

I just went to a fujifilm store to check out the X-T5 in person, but fell in love with the weight of the X-T50.

There's been quite a few threads on this topic but I can't seem to decide between the two.

I'm planning to get a fujifilm camera for everyday use (family events, portraits, landscape, street) so weight is kind of an important factor for me. But the X-T5 has the shutter speed dial & the ISO dial that I really love. I love the efficiency of adjusting the ISO & shutter speed with ease.

Personally I think that the X-T50 would be sufficient, however I can't get over the X-T5 dials but im concerned about the weight of the X-T5, it might be too heavy / bulky for my liking.

Edit: pulling the trigger for the X-T50, reason being:

weight is an important factor for me
as a new user to the fuji eco-system, I may enjoy being able to add 12 custom recepies instead of 7 on the X-T5
ISO control can be linked to the front command dial
built-in-flash available for portrait photography.

Why not X-T5?

weight. If its too heavy I'm more likely to not use it. I would purchase the X-T5 if it was lighter.
weather sealing is an added bonus, not compulsory, I don't shoot in extreme weather.
dual slot is also an added bonus, not compulsory.

Why not X-S20? I didn't like the L grip feel.

Why not X-M5? The weight of X-M5 is quite similar to the X-T50, difference was barely noticeable to me. So I may as well go for the X-T50 (or X-T5) instead.

I hope this helps someone. Thanks all for your inputs!

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People tend to not talk about the built in flash on the T-50, but it's quite handy.

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Had the same issue. I went with the X-T50 and have no regrets. I miss having the the ISO dial sometimes but the weight and compactness more than makes up for that for me at least.

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