X-T1vs X-T5
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
X-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | X-T5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 557g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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