Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 III→Fujifilm X-T5

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

£849

2025

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T5

£1499 (+£650)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T30 III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-T5

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Burst rate

15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life

~740 shots (CIPA) vs ~380 shots (CIPA)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 III	X-T5
Price	£849	£1,499
Released	2025	2022	↓
Sensor	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	40MP	40MP
Video	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus	Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~740 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	360g body only	557g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I

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