Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Fujifilm X-T4 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-M5 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Fujifilm X-T4
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic vs 8fps electronic
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Battery life600 shots (CIPA) vs ~430 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Fujifilm X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-M5 | Fujifilm X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 6.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 607g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-I |
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