Upgrade guide · updated 5 November 2026

Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-T4 to the Fujifilm X-T5?

Verdict

Upgrading is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.

What you gain

  • 40MP instead of 26MP
  • cleaner high ISO
  • a lighter body (557g vs 607g)

What you give up

  • weaker video (6.2K 30p vs 4K 60p)

What it costs

X-T5 new£1,549
X-T5 used (MPB, typical)£1,210
Your X-T4 trade-in (rough estimate)≈ £530
Net cost buying used≈ £680

Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.

Other upgrade paths

Frequently asked questions

Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-T4 to the Fujifilm X-T5?

The upgrade is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. You gain 40MP instead of 26MP, cleaner high ISO, a lighter body (557g vs 607g), but you lose weaker video (6.2K 30p vs 4K 60p).

How much does it cost to upgrade from the X-T4 to the X-T5?

The X-T5 costs £1,549 new and about £1,210 used at MPB. Trading in a used X-T4 might bring roughly £530, so the net cost is around £680 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).

Will my X-T4 lenses work on the X-T5?

Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.