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Fujifilm X-T5 vs X100VI: full comparison

The X-T5 leads on more headline specs, but the X100VI counters on a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder and a lighter 521g body.

Also searched as XT5 vs X100VI, and in the other order as X100VI vs XT5.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X100VI are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the X100. The X100VI is the newer of the two, arriving in 2024. At launch the X-T5 was 1,699 USD and the X100VI 1,599 USD, making the X100VI the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T5 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 15 fps continuous shooting, 7-stop in-body stabilization, and 580-shot battery life, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X100VI isn't far behind. It hits back with a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder and a lighter 521g body.

So which one? If you want 15 fps continuous shooting, get the X-T5. If a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder is closer to what you actually need, the X100VI is the smarter buy. And the X100VI costs less — 1,599 USD at launch.

Where the X-T5 wins

  • +15 fps continuous shooting
  • +7-stop in-body stabilization
  • +580-shot battery life
  • +weather sealing
  • +2 card slots

Where the X100VI wins

  • +a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder
  • +a lighter 521g body

Who should buy the X-T5 or X100VI?

Buy the X-T5 if…

Pick the X-T5 if 15 fps continuous shooting, 7-stop in-body stabilization matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T5 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X100VI if…

Pick the X100VI if a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder, a lighter 521g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 1,599 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X100 handling. Read the full X100VI review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T5 vs X100VI: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T5Fujifilm X100VI
  • 40.2 MP X-Trans V in a dials-first body
  • 7-stop IBIS and weather sealing
  • Dual SD UHS-II card slots
  • 557g, lighter than the X-H2
  • 40MP X-Trans V with 6-stop IBIS
  • AI subject detection via X-Processor 5
  • Hybrid OVF/EVF in a fixed-lens body
  • 6K/30p with F-Log2
  • EVF is 3.69M dots, lower than the X-H2
  • Tilt screen, not flip for vloggers
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, no weather sealing
  • Fixed 23mm f/2 lens, no zoom

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T5 review and X100VI review.

X-T5 vs X100VI: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T5X-T5
2022 · $1,699
Product photo of the Fujifilm X100VIX100VI
2024 · $1,599
General
Release year20222024
Launch price1,699 USD1,599 USD
StatusCurrentCurrent
Sensor & Image
Megapixels40.2 MP40.2 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans VX-Trans V
ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
ISO range125–12800125–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionaiai
Burst (fps)1511
Video
Max video6K 30p6K 30p
CodecH.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-Log2F-Log2
Physical
Stabilization7 stops6 stops
ViewfinderEVF (3.69M dot)Hybrid OVF/EVF (3.69M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedYesNo
Weight557g521g
Storage
Card slots21
Card typesSD UHS-II / SD UHS-IISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W235NP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)580 shots450 shots
Software
Film sims88

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

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-T5 review and the Fujifilm X100VI review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.

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