Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T5

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.