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X-T5 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The X-T5 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the X-T5 is weather sealed.
Where the X-T5 wins
- Resolution: 40.2MP
- Battery Life: ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.1 vs 3.9
- Travel: 6.6 vs 6.1
Where the 1 J5 wins
- Cheaper new: £93 vs £1,549
- Burst Rate: 20fps
- Weight: 265g (with battery)
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-T5 130 × 91 × 64 mm · 557 g
- 1 J5 98 × 60 × 32 mm · 265 g
The 1 J5 is 32 mm narrower, 31 mm shorter, 32 mm slimmer and 292 g lighter than the X-T5.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
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-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-T5Fujifilm · 2022 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,549 | £93 usedBest |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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-T5
1 J5
Portrait
8.1/10
3.9/10
Street
6.7/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
2.9/10
Filmmaking
6.5/10
3.2/10
Documentary
7.5/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
8.1/10
4.5/10
Landscape
7.1/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
4.3/10
Casual
5.7/10
5.1/10
Food
7.2/10
4.6/10
Macro
7.1/10
3.4/10
Architecture
7.2/10
3.4/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
2.6/10
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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