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As its name suggests, the Fujifilm XT-5 is the fifth-generation X-T model in Fujifilm’s line of X System digital cameras. The Fujifilm X-T5 is right below the top-of-the-line X-H2, and it has the same X-Trans CMOS 5 camera and X-Processor 5 processor. The strong combination gives you high-resolution stills with up to 40,2 megapixels, autofocus that has been deeply learned and is smarter than ever, and fast drive rates.
The X-T5 is a step up from most of Fuji’s small lineup, including the outgoing X-T4, the mid-range X-T30 II and X-S10, and the tiny X-E4 and X-Pro 3 street cameras, which all have the same 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor. It’s made for both amateur and professional shooters who want a high-resolution sensor for printing and cropping, as well as good video capabilities in a small, light body. Read our full Fujifilm X-T5 review to find out if this camera is right for you.
Fujifilm X-T5 SPECIFICATIONS
Specification | Details |
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Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
Processor | X-Processor 4 |
ISO Range | 160-12800 (expandable to 80-51200) |
Autofocus System | 425-point hybrid AF system |
Video Recording | 4K at 60fps or Full HD at 240fps |
Stabilization | In-body image stabilization |
LCD Screen | 3-inch tilting LCD screen |
Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder |
Battery Life | Up to 500 shots per charge |
Dimensions | 5.31 x 3.65 x 2.51 inches |
Weight | 1.26 pounds |
Fujifilm X-T5 review: Design
The way the body of the camera is made is the other half of that character. Instead of a current digital camera, it looks like my old Nikon F3 from the 1980s. We used the X-T5 for three weeks, and during that time, two people came up to me and asked if we were using film.
Some people might say that looks don’t matter or that Fuji cameras are for hipsters, but we think that misses the point. Form follows function and function follows form. Film cameras were made the way they were because it was the easiest way to let the user change all the settings. You can buy this camera from its official website
Fujifilm X-T5 review: Features
You can’t use touch to go through the menu system on the screen. As with previous models, touch only works for focusing and shooting. When we get a new camera, the first thing we do is turn off touch totally. If you want touch, you should know that this one doesn’t have it. The D-pad lets you move around, and the center button lets you choose a choice.
Fujifilm X-T5 review: Image quality
Fujifilm has made sure that its APS-C cameras have the best sharpness and picture quality possible. As a writer, we have always been impressed by the pictures from Fuji’s camera. Some of my favorite travel pictures were taken with the first three models of the X100 camera, which we owned. No matter what other companies could do with the pictures from their APS-C cameras, Fujifilm did it a little bit better.
Fujifilm X-T5 review: Performance
Fujifilm’s X-Trans CMOS cameras have been developed and improved over many years, and the X-T5 is the result. Their unique color filter array is designed to catch images with a lot of detail and to get rid of false color and moire patterns. The X-T5 has a back-illuminated 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor, which is the newest and highest-resolution one. So, the electrical circuitry is moved to the back of the sensor. This gives the photosites, which are what make up each pixel of an image, more space and more light-gathering power.
Fujifilm X-T5 review: Battery Life
Also, it’s important to note that this camera has a new battery system, which is, to be honest, great. But a bad side effect is that the X-T5 can’t be fitted with a battery grip. We have never needed a battery grip on any camera, and we didn’t on the X-T5, but if that’s something you can’t live without, you won’t find it here. We like simple straps like the Simplr F1, but Fuji’s strap is pretty nice for something that comes with the camera.
Price and release date
The Fujifilm X-T5 comes in black or silver, and it costs about $1,699 or £1,699. The Fujifilm X system is also available in two kits for people who want to try it out. Both of these kits were tried for this review. For £2,049 or $2,099, these kits come with either the Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom lens or the Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR zoom lens. The XF 18-55mm has a zoom range of 27-82.5mm on a full-frame camera, while the XF 16-80mm has a zoom range of 24-120mm on a full-frame camera.
Final Words
The Fujifilm X-T5 is a camera that people like. It’s small and light, but it’s also strong and can stand up to bad weather. This makes it a good travel camera for taking pictures on the go. The fifth-generation 40.2MP image sensor and processing engine offer great image quality, with great detail retention and a wide dynamic range at low to medium ISO settings. This means that details are kept even in very dark shadows and very bright highlights.
Fujifilm X-T5 Ratings
Fujifilm X-T5 review: THE GOOD AND THE BAD
The Good
- Intuitive controls
- Beautiful design
The Bad
- Shallow buffers
FAQS
The NP-W235 batteries are used in both the X-T5 and its sibling. It is a 16Wh battery that can power the camera for 590 shots with the lens or 580 shots with the back screen.
Still, shutter speeds are fast, with a mechanical shutter that can go as fast as 1/8000th of a second and an electric shutter that can go as fast as 1/80,000th. The X-T5 has an autofocus system that Fuji says can focus in just 1/50th of a second. This makes it great for taking pictures of sports, movement, and wildlife.