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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was brought out 8 years before the Fujifilm X-T5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the Fujifilm X-T5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Fujifilm X-T5

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Fujifilm X-T5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
ReleasedNovember 2022August 2015More recent by 88 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T5

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Fujifilm X-T5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T5 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the Fujifilm X-T5.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T5 is 79 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T5.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T5 to give more detail having its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
more heavy than competition in class (557 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (580 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count amazing (40MP)
more heavy than competition in class (557g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (580 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
33
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (557 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T5
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRFujifilm X-T5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Fujifilm X-T5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2022-11-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 40MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 7728 x 5152
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 82
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/180000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 6240x4160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 557 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 580 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W235
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Launch pricing $1,299 $1,699