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X-T2 vs X-T5
Quick take: The X-T5 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-T2 is the most affordable.
Where the X-T2 wins
- Cheaper new: £287 vs £1,549
- Weight: 457g (body only)
Where the X-T5 wins
- Resolution: 40.2MP
- Burst Rate: 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
- Battery Life: ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
- Portrait: 8.1 vs 6.4
- Street: 6.7 vs 5.8
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T2 — Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary: The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
X-T5 — Portraits & Landscape: Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
X-T5 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T2Fujifilm · 2016 | X-T5Fujifilm · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £287 usedBest | £1,549 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 40.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 457g (body only)Best | 557g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T2
X-T5
Portrait
6.4/10
8.1/10
Street
5.8/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
6.2/10
7.9/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
6.5/10
Documentary
5.5/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
7.1/10
8.1/10
Landscape
5.2/10
7.1/10
Wildlife
7.0/10
8.2/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.7/10
Food
5.2/10
7.2/10
Macro
5.3/10
7.1/10
Architecture
4.9/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
4.7/10
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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