Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI→Fujifilm X-T5

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

You own

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X100VI

£1499

2024

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T5

£1499 (+£0)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Fujifilm X100VI. 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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Burst rate

15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic
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Battery life

~740 shots (CIPA) vs ~450 shots (CIPA)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Fujifilm X100VI	X-T5
Price	£1,499	£1,499
Released	2024	2022	↓
Sensor	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	40MP	40MP
Video	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus	Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	7-stop IBIS	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic	15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~450 shots (CIPA)	~740 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	533g with battery and card	557g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I

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