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Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-T5: which to buy?
Two generations of Fujifilm's dial-led X-T body. The X-T5 moves to a 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5, adds subject-detection AF, 7-stop IBIS, 6.2K video and a longer-lasting battery in a lighter body; the X-T4 keeps faster 30 fps cropped bursts and a vari-angle screen.
Side-by-side specs
| Fujifilm X-T4 | Fujifilm X-T5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| ISO | 160–12800; extended 80–51200 | 125–12800; extended 64–51200 |
| Stabilization | 5-axis, up to 6.5 stops (CIPA) | 5-axis, up to 7.0 stops (CIPA) |
| Shutter | Mechanical 1/8000 s; electronic 1/32000 s | Mechanical 1/8000 s; electronic 1/180000 s |
| Bursts | About 15 fps mechanical; about 30 fps electronic (1.25x crop) | About 15 fps mechanical; about 20 fps electronic (1.29x crop) |
| Subject detection (spec sheet) | Not listed | Animal, bird, automobile, motorcycle and bike, airplane, train |
| Viewfinder | 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69M dots, 0.75x | 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69M dots, 0.80x |
| Screen | 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0-inch three-direction tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Video | DCI 4K/4K up to 59.94p; Full HD up to 240p | 6.2K up to 29.97p; DCI 4K/4K up to 59.94p; Full HD up to 240p |
| Film Simulations | 18 | 19 (adds NOSTALGIC Neg.) |
| Card slots | Two SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) | Two SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) |
| Battery (CIPA, Normal) | NP-W235; about 500 frames | NP-W235; about 580 frames |
| Weight | About 607 g with battery and card | About 557 g with battery and card |
| Launch price | Feb 26, 2020; $1,699.95 body-only | Nov 2, 2022; $1,699.95 body-only |
Specs from Fujifilm USA's X-T4 and X-T5 specifications pages, the X-T5 product page and Fujifilm's US store X-T4 page (screen type); launch prices from Fujifilm's X-T4 and X-T5 announcements. ✓ = advantage; blank = tie or not directly comparable.
Sample photos
Four photos taken with the Fujifilm X-T4 and four with the Fujifilm X-T5, shared on Wikimedia Commons under open licenses.
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Who should buy which
Buy the X-T4 if…
- You shoot action and want faster cropped bursts: about 30 fps electronic (1.25x crop).
- 26MP files are enough, with IBIS rated up to 6.5 stops and a vari-angle screen.
- You want smaller files that are quicker to store and edit.
Buy the X-T5 if…
- You shoot landscape, travel or studio stills and want 40.2MP.
- You want subject-detection AF for animals, birds, vehicles, airplanes and trains.
- You want 7-stop IBIS, about 580 frames per charge and a lighter body (557 g vs 607 g).
- You want 6.2K/30p internal video and the NOSTALGIC Neg. Film Simulation.
Both bodies use the same NP-W235 battery and two SD slots and keep Fujifilm's top-plate dials, so the choice is mostly resolution, autofocus, bursts and the screen. See our full X-T4 review and X-T5 guide, the X-T3 vs X-T4 comparison, or all comparisons.
Where to buy
Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm X-T4: Launched at $1,699.95 in 2020 (Fujifilm's US launch price, February 26, 2020).
Check price (Renewed)Read the full Fujifilm X-T4 review
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm X-T5: Launched at $1,699.95 in 2022 (Fujifilm North America suggested retail price, November 2, 2022).
Check priceRead the full Fujifilm X-T5 guide
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