The resolution is nice but the IBIS is fantastic on the xt5. The batteries last twice as long,it focuses faster than xt3, the older lenses seem to have better image quality. The xt5 jpg,s are only 20 mb easy to deal with. Definitely worth the upgrade. Thank you so much for asking !

I was considering an X-T5 and realized I might have overlooked the X-T3. Your video solidifies my choice to go with the 3

After much thought I decided to keep the XT3 and invest my money in a used 100-400 lens. Super happy I did that. Great video and thanks for the considered and clear explanation of your thought process.

Excellent points, Cris. Thanks for sharing this. I’m still very happy with my X-T3 and my “old” lenses. 😉 Oh, and my 6 batteries.

The X-T3 is still more than enough camera for me as an amateur. I can do pretty much any type of photography with it. For me, the price is also a big factor. Not only with the camera, but also the lenses. Back in fall when all the new stuff came out I was finally able to find two barely used lenses I've wanted for a while at very good prices. I am quite happy with the T3, the 18-55, the XF56 v1.0 and the XF90 along with a few vintage lenses. I am quite happy!! Thanks and have a great day!

I'm still using and loving my X-T3 (usually with a battery grip, a facility that the X-T5 has bizarrely dropped). However, I also have the Sony A7RV, and I do have the options to change the resolutions of the RAW files. I mainly use it at 26mp, but more than occasionally 'treat' myself to a nice luscious 61mp image! Like you said, had the X-T5 given me a similar option, I would have upgraded from the X-T3, the lack of a battery grip being less if an issue with the better batteries, although I would miss the vertical controls.

Valid points. Lets face it, most upload to social media and 12mp would do. I use an x-pro2 and print to A3.

Agree with most of that. Although, I chew through batts on my 3 when pushing the camera hard. Which leads me to processor, which can also bog when being pushed. Between the bigger batt and faster processor, the 5 has a clear advantage. And Ibis would be great, no brainer on a crop sensor. That said, barely used x3 body, 23, 56, and 18-135 for about the price of an x5 body is compelling, and what I did.

My goal is to work video-based and the gimbal gets very tiring in some scenes. That being the case, xt5 with body stabilization attracts me. Other than that, I am very pleased with the xt3.

This is why I sub to you Chris, great videos with right to the point and always valuable information.

I currently own older X-T20 and X-T2 (also X-Pro1). My tripod mount screws on my X-T2 sheered off. I have been shooting it since 2018. I don't want to pay the repair cost to fix it, because except for that, it works fine. I am thinking of getting a newer body, and was considering the X-T3. I agree with you, I don't need more MPs. Thanks for the video.

Thanks. I’d just add that newest glass looks super sharp on the 26mp sensor, and the AF performance is a clear leap ahead from the oldest/“worst” lenses. Hence you don’t need a better body to enjoy an upgrade, per se, but better glass has been worth every penny and will perform even better if I ever switch to a 40mp body. But ya, no vertical battery grip cured my upgradeitis for the XT5-such a dumb move by Fuji. XH2 solves that, I guess, but if I go PASM, it will probably be with a Nikon, Canon, or GFX.

People are forgetting upgrading is not always better. Eventually we'll always need to upgrade but to keep buying the newest and latest version that comes out is just wasting your money. It's only worth it if you are someone who is filthy rich and buy 10 mirrorless cameras if you wanted without a hitch. Sure, go ahead spend another 2k on a new release if that's pocket change for you. If you upgrade, you'll also need to spend another $5K to invest in a new PC with top of the line graphics card which is hella expensive. You'll have to keep upgrading your PC specs to keep up with the processing power that is required. You'll need to upgrade to newer software programs too. Buy larger storage drives like 22TB drives ($400 each) won't be enough and you'll need to buy a few of those to keep on hand as well as more memory cards as 512gb will be way too small now. So yeah, upgrading will cost you a lot more money than just the camera.

I still find this video relevant in 2024. My XT-3 is still my favorite camera. I am searching for a reason to upgrade but I cannot rationalize a reason to upgrade when I am satisfied with my images created with this camera.

I thought I was ready to upgrade but after watching this video I'm clearly not! Thank you for saving me from the rabbit hole!

Chris I really need that 40mp so I’m gonna get the XT-5. Sorry I just don’t have the self confidence otherwise.

Solid points! Love my X-T3

lol - I have boots that are older than all your cameras combined. Thanks for the video and reminder of the perception of time based upon the item or goods being viewed.

Thanks for this video Chris. I'm mega excited about upgrading from switching from Canon to Fujifilm (even though I love my M50 MK ii). I've decided to go for the X-T4 cause of the battery life, IBIS and fully articulated screen for my KZfaq headshots, but I understand that the X-T3 is also a beast of a camera with the same sensor. Therefore, this video has definitely made me realise that 26MP will be more than enough for my paid surf photography/videography work as well as high quality travel photography images. To be honest, if it weren't for the factors I mentioned about the X-T4, I probably would go for the X-T3.

Hi Cris, I own the XT5 and a selection of "old" lenses and they produce wonderful results. Although I sold my XT3 over a year ago, comparing the results using the 35mm f1.4 they look crisper on the XT5. I think Fujifilm has confused everybody with their statement about the "old" lenses. According to a Fujifilm rep last year, he told me the resolution thing only concerned these older lenses at their lowest aperture. Once stopped down a bit they are fine and can take full advantage of the sensor.

Not having a vertical grip as an optional is a let down, especially when using bigger lenses. The x-t3 wins there as well

I use a pair of XT-5's for concert photography and it's been a mistake I should have known better but jumped in from my X-T3s. File size for me has become an issue when you shoot circa 800 images per show, the buffer is well... Crap and I obviously know there was no grip but it's become a bug bear as the ergonomics for me are not great. It's a great camera, but just not a great tool for my job, I'm seriously thinking of going back to an X-T3 with an X-T4 as I definitely will stay with Fuji.

Nice video Cris and I can understand many of the points you raised. I have always found it tough trying to work out which of the Fuji cameras is right for me ever since I moved from my Nikon DSLRs and pre-ordered the X-Pro2 when it was first announced. Certainly you make very valid points about the positive and negative sides to pixel-counts. More pixels gives greater resolution but possibly more noise so that is something to bear in mind. Also much larger file sizes so memory is another constraint. Then there is the style of rear screen; non-moving on the X-Pro2, 3-way tilt on the X-T2 and 3 against the front-flip X-T4 and so on. Plus different battery types, the availability of add-on battery grips etc. I guess I am lucky in that I have been able to buy, and keep, my X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T3, X-T4 and now I have also added an X-T5 so I can choose different cameras depending on my mood and need on the day. But for most folk, it can be a tough choice. Then of course there is the added option of one of the X100 range, the X-Pro3 and the XH series. Luckily I have never wanted one of any of those but it does add to both the choice and confusion. Your video was very interesting and informative Cris and I look forward to the next.

All good stuff and I agree that the XT3 is still a great camera producing great image quality if you don't need to crop in too far. One point I think is a bit unfair is about the lenses. Yes, Fujifilm - and they may have dropped a clanger here - have produced a list of lenses that are capable of resolving the full 40mp of the new sensor.....but, and this is backed up by Fuji themselves, the "older" lenses not on that list WILL perform BETTER on the XT5 than on the XT3..... This is because those lenses are capable of resolving 30 - 35 mp depending on the lens. This is greater than they can achieve on the old 26mp sensor.....so, it isn't necessary to change the lenses, just that there are some that will give better resolution for higher cropping and retaining more detail. This is hinted at in the small print at the bottom of that "list" that Fuji produced

Xt5 has less croppability from my experience. The sensor isnt as sharp as the xt3. It has more pixels sure but less detail

Love my x-t3. But what about IBIS for our old Fuji prime lenses? Perhaps you could have mentioned buying a used X-h1 which has IBIS, takes existing batteries and is cheaper than a used x-t3. I love my x-h1 but auto focus can be slow. I use it for IBIS with old Russian lenses. Fantastic!

Whatsoever works for you is surely the best option.

Yes! My batteries work in my X-E1, X-T3 and X100V

I’m considering the x-t5 so I can have one type of battery. I bought the x-s20 for video because I only have Fuji XF glass and don’t want to add another ecosystem. Love the x-s20. Now, if I upgrade to x-t5 from my x-t3, I only need one type of battery for both cameras. I don’t need the vertical grip anymore and I really simplify my system. I’ve got quite a few lenses and I may even trim down some of those as well. I still have the Fuji F 35 1.4 and I really love that lens and I just can’t part with it. Wondering how it’ll do on the X-T5.

As a xt3 user I can say only cons in this camera is “ battery “

A 6th reason is the lack of a vertical grip for the XT5. Using the vertical grip in my XT-3, I can accommodate 2 more batteries giving me easily more than 1000 shots and a boost mode firing the camera's shutter at its maximum frame rate. Great video, by the way !

Hello Chris, I am going to switch from my sony A7iv to fujifilm because fujifilm are way compact, lightweight, and the lens are more friendly budget. Can you help me decide whether I should go for XT3 or XT5. I saw your video about upgrading but I wanna know your thought about someone who is going to buy new fujifilm camera. I am just doing photography as a hobby or when i go to travel, also for doing catalogue shoot for my store. I agree with you that XT3 are nice but I also don't want to have the regret of not going for the most updated technology of the camera. So can you give me your thought to help me? thanks so much before

Leica is not the only company that allows you to adjust the size of raw files. Nikon has had that feature since at least 2017 (the D850 has it), Sony has it since their new menu system (which I belive debuted in the a7R IV), Canon has had it as early as 2013 (the 6D has it). In fact, Fuji is pretty much the only company that doesn't offer downsized raw files. :D

I do not change 🎉🎉🎉🎉

They used to do 4 megapixels billboards at broadway

I have the xt3 and that is still a great camera. Maybe if prices drop and in combination with a cashback I will consider the xt5 but not at the current price.

Good review with useful intel (all points). I would welcome a less hectic zooming-in-and-out style, perhaps just a touch calmer - why the rush and constant movement? Good energy, though. Thanks.

Xt-3 does not have internal stabilizer, while Xt-5 does?

what about the quality of the coating used on the X-T5? I read somewhere on Reddit that people experiencing scratching on the X-T5 much faster compared to the X-T3 or 4.

I like your comment on how many megapixels one needs. I am keeping my XT4 for the same reason, don’t want 40 megapixels and do mostly Street photography which I only need 26. Although it would be useful for nature photography at 40 megapixels, but I agree they need to change that in the software, people want both options! Plus, I already have ibis. 🖖

Thank you for your video! What type of lenses does one need for XT5, would Ttartisans manual focus work on XT5? 🙂

thanks cris !!

Please don't spread the myth that you NEED to upgrade lenses. There is no magical hard limit that causes the 40mp sensor to be completely wasted just because of "non-optimized" lenses. Even older lenses still get a net-gain in detail from the 40mp sensor. It's extremely important to clarify that even if you have a bad lens, the only thing that will happen when you move to a higher resolution camera is that the impression of sharpness >per pixel< might be lower, but the >total< amount of detail in the image will still be at least as good as before. The way you word it can cause people to believe that they get a net-loss of detail if the lenses don't live up to the sensor resolution. This myth has been going on since the Nikon D800, it needs to die.

I am not upgrading to the XT5. My XT4 does everything I need it to do. There are no new features on the XT5 that tempt me to purchase the new body. I am an amateur and thus don’t need the latest and greatest body. For me good enough is good enough. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

im using the canon m50 mark ii as my B cam, can you help me with the settings? how do we set up the b cam for weddings is it just manual focus ? im a solo shooter so im worried it will go out of focus while im away.

Im shooting my first wedding with an xt3 but im having troubles focusing on 2 people walking down the isle towards me, any advise with the settings or what to do ?

Wonderful reasons. Thank you. Wrote you a while back on your website and Facebook.. Guess you missed them. Please do check. Cheers

I shoot professionally, with two XT2s. I actually considered the XT5 but for me, the deal killer was the lack of the battery grip, which I use, mostly for the vertical trigger and vertical controls. Every XT single digit camera has had the battery grip option. I can’t believe Fuji took this off. Also, the low light performance is awesome on the XT2. Instead, I invested in 10 Fuji lenses.

Still using my xt3. No extra cash😂

Dear Cris, i understand your position but i think you forgot some things: 1) the stabilization of X-T5 2) the auto focus 3) the possibility of cropping images. 4) i don't have the X-t3 🤣

Thank you for this

Leica is not the only one allowing to reduce the size of raw files - Sony since the A1 & A7IV also gives the possibilty. In the A7IV you have 33, 14 and 8 MP. And i believe the A7RV has 26MP when selected Medium which is the sweetspot you obviously prefer 😉 I also will propably get a XH2S cause of the 26MP and uncropped 4K60. BUT Leicas reducing algorithm seems a lot smarter... 60 to 36 is a very good step and 18 also perfectly usable. If the The XT5 would get this feature they would presumably reduce to 20MP like the Jpgs which is a bit too much of a step. 40,30,20 would be perfect i think.