Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm GFX 50S→Fujifilm X-T5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

GFX 50S

£1499

2017

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T5

£1499 (+£0)

2022

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-T5 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most GFX 50S owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-T5

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	GFX 50S	X-T5
Price	£1,499	£1,499
Released	2017	2022	↑
Sensor	51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	51MP	40MP	↓
Video	1080p/30p	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	None	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	3fps	15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~740 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	825g (with battery and card)	557g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I

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