X-T3vs X-T5
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
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-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | X-T5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 557g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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