Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T5→Fujifilm GFX 100S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X-T5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GFX 100S
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Resolution102MP vs 40MP (+62MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | GFX 100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Architecture | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T5 | GFX 100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 40MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p, FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 557g body only | 900g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot |
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