Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T4→Fujifilm X-T5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T5 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T4 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T5
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Resolution40MP vs 26MP (+14MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 7-stop IBIS
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Battery life~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
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Generation2 years newer (2022 vs 2020)
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-T4 | X-T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.5 | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.8 | ||
| Food | +0.3 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T4 | X-T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 607g (body only) | 557g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) |
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