Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-H1→Fujifilm X-T5

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-H1

£500

2018

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T5

£1499 (+£999)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-H1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-T5

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-H1	X-T5
Price	£500	£1,499
Released	2018	2022	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	24MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, F-Log	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps (mechanical)	15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	~740 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	623g (body only)	557g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I

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