Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-A5→Fujifilm X100T

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

X-A5
You own
Fujifilm
X-A5
£153 used
2018
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X100T
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Fujifilm
X100T
£411 used (+£258)
2014
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The X100T offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-A5. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Genre X-A5 X100T
Portrait
5.7
4.3
-1.4
Street
6.6
7.0
+0.4
Travel
6.0
5.3
-0.7
Wedding & Events
4.3
4.1
-0.2
Filmmaking
4.7
—
Documentary
5.1
4.0
-1.1
Sports & Action
4.6
—
Landscape
5.0
3.4
-1.6
Wildlife
5.3
—
Casual
5.0
3.4
-1.6
Food
5.8
3.3
-2.5
Macro
4.9
2.1
-2.8
Architecture
5.0
3.1
-1.9
Astrophotography
5.1
4.3
-0.8
Fun & simple —
5.5
Full spec comparison
Spec X-A5 X100T
Price £153 used £411 used
Released 2018 2014 ↓
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II
Resolution 24MP 16MP ↓
Video 4K/15p, 1080p/60 1080p/60p
Autofocus Hybrid AF (contrast + phase detection), 91 areas, face and eye detection Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection
Stabilisation No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) No stabilisation
Burst Rate 6fps 6fps
Battery Life ~450 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA) ↓
Weight 361g (with battery) 440g (with battery and card) ↓
Weather Sealed Not weather sealed Not weather sealed
Viewfinder None (rear screen only) Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode
Screen 3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)
Memory Cards Single SD slot Single SD UHS-I slot
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