Fujifilm X-T5 vs X-T3

The X-T5 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T3 counters on a lighter 539 g body.

The short version

The Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-T3 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T5 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2022. At launch the X-T5 was $1,699 and the X-T3 $1,499, making the X-T3 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T5 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 40.2 MP of resolution, 15 fps continuous shooting, and AI subject-detection AF, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X-T3 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 539 g body.

So which one? If you want 40.2 MP of resolution, get the X-T5. If a lighter 539 g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T3 is the smarter buy. And the X-T3 costs less — $1,499 at launch.

Where the X-T5 wins

  • +40.2 MP of resolution
  • +15 fps continuous shooting
  • +AI subject-detection AF
  • +6K/30p video
  • +7-stop in-body stabilization
  • +580-shot battery life

Where the X-T3 wins

  • +a lighter 539 g body

X-T5 vs X-T3: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T5X-T5
2022 · $1,699
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T3X-T3
2018 · $1,499
General
Release year20222018
Launch price$1,699$1,499
StatusCurrentDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels40.2 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans VX-Trans IV
ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 4
ISO range125–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionaiface-eye
Burst (fps)1511
Video
Max video6K 30p4K 60p
CodecProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-Log2F-Log
Physical
Stabilization7 stopsNone
ViewfinderEVF (3.69M dot)EVF (3.69M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedYesYes
Weight557 g539 g
Storage
Card slots22
Card typesSD UHS-II / SD UHS-IISD UHS-II / SD UHS-II
Power
BatteryNP-W235NP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)580 shots390 shots
Software
Film sims86

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.