Best Fujifilm camera 2025: top mirrorless and compact cameras, retro and otherwise

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With a combination of clever strategy and viral popularity, Fujifilm continues to hit winners in almost every category. That includes everything from beginner-friendly compacts with bags of retro style, to medium format flagships capable of 102MP stills. Our expert team has reviewed every Fujifilm camera of note. To help you find the right one, we’ve broken down our recommendations here.

Choosing a Fujifilm camera comes down to your budget and experience level. If we had to pick just one, it would be the fantastic Fujifilm X-T5. It’s a superb choice for enthusiasts: with a capable 40.2MP sensor, impressive subject-tracking autofocus and useful in-body image stabilization, it squeezes top-spec smarts into a lightweight, retro body. We think it’s a joy to shoot with.

There’s a lot more to Fujifilm’s line-up than just the X-T5 and even the viral X100VI, though. Below, you’ll find our honest feedback on a full range of Fujifilm cameras. Each has been tested out in the real world, to assess everything from usability to performance, then selected for a specific kind of user. So whether you’re new to Fujifilm or an established fan, you should find a camera in this guide to fit your requirements.

Top 3 picks

The summary below will give you an instant overview of the best Fujifilm cameras for every type of photographer, together with shopping links to recommended retailers. When you find one that ticks the right boxes, you can follow the links beneath each entry to jump down to our full write-ups.

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Written by
Tim Coleman
Written by
Timothy Coleman

Tim is TechRadar's Cameras Editor. He has more than 15 years' experience in the photo and video industry. He's worked as both a journalist and a photographer, giving him a deeply technical knowledge and practical understanding of what makes a good camera. He's shot with all kinds of Fujifilm cameras during his career, using them to cover a range of scenarios, including street portraits, sports photography and video work.

The best Fujifilm cameras in 2025

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Below you'll find full write-ups for each of the best Fujifilm camera picks in our list. We've tested each one extensively, so you can be sure that our recommendations can be trusted.

The best Fujifilm camera overall

The best Fujifilm camera for most people

Specifications

Sensor size: APS-C
Resolution: 40.2MP
Viewfinder: 3,690K dots
Monitor: 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 1,840K dots
Autofocus: 425-point AF
Maximum continuous shooting rate: 15fps (mechanical), 20fps (electronic)
Movies: 6.2K at 30p
User level: Enthusiast

Reasons to buy

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Impressive 40.2MP APS-C sensor
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Useful in-body image stabilization
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Lovely to shoot with

Reasons to avoid

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Autofocus is beaten by the best
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Full-frame rivals are better in low light

Fujifilm X-T5 sample images

Buy it if:

✅ You want a tidy stills camera: With retro dials, DSLR-style controls and a relatively compact design, the X-T5 is a joy for photographers to shoot with every day.

✅ You want an alternative to full-frame: Smaller and more affordable than the best full-frame cameras, the X-T5 hits the sweet spot, with an APS-C sensor that produces quality stills.

Don't buy it if:

You shoot a lot of video: The X-T5 is good for recording occasional clips, but it’s designed for photography first, which makes hybrids like the X-S20 better for videographers.

❌ You want an action camera: With a limited buffer for burst shooting and an autofocus system that doesn’t match up to Canon and Sony’s best, the X-T5 isn’t a sports star.

If you’re a photographer in search of a dependable, portable stills camera to shoot with every day, we think the X-T5 ticks the right boxes. In essence, it squeezes the specs of the powerful X-H2 into a relatively compact, retro-style body, complete with DSLR-style controls and dials. In our review, we found it a pleasure to shoot with. It has the same 3.69 million-dot EVF as the X-T4, but we found the switch to a three-way tilting screen an improvement.

We also highly rated image quality out of the X-T5, praising it as “among the best you can find on an APS-C camera”. The combination of a 40MP sensor and in-body image stabilization produces excellent results. It can also shoot lovely 6.2K/30p footage, although video is an extra rather than a focus: there’s a 1.23x crop and no headphone jack. You will get better noise handling and autofocus performance from the full-frame Sony A7 IV, but the X-T5 is one of our favorite APS-C alternatives for photography.

Read our in-depth Fujifilm X-T5 review

The best Fujifilm camera for beginners

The best Fujifilm mirrorless camera for beginners

Specifications

Sensor size: APS-C
Resolution: 26MP
Viewfinder: N/A
Monitor: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,040K dots
Autofocus: 425-point AF
Maximum continuous shooting rate: 8fps (mechanical), 30fps (electronic)
Movies: 6K at 30p
User level: Beginner

Reasons to buy

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Thoughtful control layout
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Tiny, lightweight design
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Superb set of 6K video features

Reasons to avoid

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No viewfinder for stills photography
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No in-body image stabilization
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Only one UHS-I card slot

Fujifilm X-M5 sample images

Buy it if:

✅ You want affordable 6K video: Despite its entry-level price tag, the X-M5 can shoot open gate 6K footage in 10-bit with color profile support, making it excellent value.

✅ You want a compact daily camera: The X-M5 is a tiny, lightweight yet capable camera, making it a great everyday choice for beginners, as well as a strong second camera option.

Don't buy it if:

You shoot stills first and foremost: The X-M5 delivers quality images with its proven 26MP sensor, but video is where it excels, with no viewfinder for photographers.

❌ You have big hands: The X-M5’s tiny design can feel a little too small at times, with controls clustered quite tightly, making it easy for big hands to hit the wrong ones.

A tiny yet highly capable entry-level mirrorless camera for aspiring content creators, we think the X-M5 is the top Fujifilm model for beginners with an interest in video. It’s one of the lightest mirrorless cameras on the market, and in testing we actually found it too small at times, with controls that are easily knocked by big fingers. Still, those proportions make it fantastic camera to walk around with, and we appreciated several of its neat design touches: the mic port, for example, sits above the touchscreen for easy connection to a hot-shoe pick-up.

You don’t get in-body image stabilization, which might limit its usefulness for run-and-gun filmmaking. And while the X-M5 produces decent stills with its proven 26MP sensor, the X-T30 II is a better choice if you’re primarily a photographer. In every other respect, the X-M5 punches above its weight for videographers: it captures sharp 6K video with color-rich 10-bit support, while open gate recording gives extra flexibility when cropping clips for social media. Altogether, we think it represents great value.

Read our in-depth Fujifilm X-M5 review

The best medium-format Fujifilm camera

The best medium-format camera you can buy

Specifications

Sensor size: Medium-format
Resolution: 102MP
Viewfinder: 9,440K dots
Monitor: 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2,360K dots
Autofocus: 425-point AF
Maximum continuous shooting rate: 8fps
Movies: 8K at 30p
User level: Advanced

Reasons to buy

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Excellent image and video quality
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Large, clear viewfinder
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Fast for a medium-format camera

Reasons to avoid

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Bigger and heavier than full-frame
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Design favors photography

Fujifilm GFX100 II sample images

Buy it if:

✅ You want the best possible image quality: With a 102MP medium-format sensor, the GFX100 II sets a new standard for image quality, powered by Fujifilm’s best-ever processor.

✅ You want an accessible medium-format: With the smaller form factor of the GFX100S, plus a removable vertical grip and EVF, the GFX100 II makes medium format more convenient.

Don't buy it if:

You don’t need massive detail: If your work doesn’t demand 102MP stills and 8K video, the GFX100 II will be overkill, with much better value available from full-frame rivals like the Sony A7R V.

❌ You a professional filmmaker: The GFX100 II has powerful video specs, including 8K video, but it’s designed for photography first and lacks pro essentials such as an XLR input.

Medium-format isn’t for everyone. But if you’re in the market for maximum resolution, we think the GFX100 II is the most powerful and usable medium-format camera you can buy. Naturally, it’s bigger and heavier than a full-frame camera, and attracts a significant premium. But based on our in-depth tests, it delivers truly superb image quality, as well as outstanding 8K video. It also eliminates the compromize between resolution and performance: it can shoot 102MP RAW stills at 8fps with reliable subject detection autofocus enabled.

In the GFX100 II, you get the burst speeds of a full-frame enthusiast model like the X-T5, paired with unparalleled image quality. It isn’t blessed with the retro charm of other Fujifilm cameras here, instead adopting a modern, brutalist design that’s highly functional in practise. The removable EVF and optional vertical battery grip also make it a usefully modular tool. It’s worth noting that the handling is photo-first, and professional filmmakers will bemoan the absence of an XLR input. If stills are your business, though, the Fujifilm GFX100 II is the one to beat.

Read our in-depth Fujifilm GFX100 II review

The best Fujifilm compact camera

The best premium compact from Fujifilm

Specifications

Sensor size: APS-C
Resolution: 40MP
Viewfinder: Hybrid optical / EVF, 3,690K dots
Monitor: 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 1,620K dots
Autofocus: 425-point AF
Maximum continuous shooting rate: 11fps (mechanical shutter), 20fps (electronic shutter)
Movies: 6.2K at 30fps
User level: Beginner

Reasons to buy

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Capable 40MP sensor
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Fujifilm's best-ever autofocus
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In-body image stabilization

Reasons to avoid

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Pricier than X100V
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Only one UHS-I card slot

Fujifilm X100VI sample images

Buy it if:

✅ You want a versatile everyday camera: Its 40MP sensor, in-body image stabilization and tactile design make the X100VI a camera you’ll want to shoot with everywhere.

✅ You shoot a lot in the street: A fixed 23mm f/2 lens and hybrid viewfinder, as well as compact dimensions, make the X100VI a superb camera for street photography.

Don't buy it if:

You want to swap lenses: Its fixed 23mm f/2 lens is super sharp, but if you want the option to switch to different glass for different scenarios, you’re better off looking at the X-T5.

❌ You want a bargain: Even with its feature upgrades, the X100VI costs more than the X100V, and represents a pretty significant outlay for a premium compact camera.

A premium compact with a fixed 23m f/2 lens and a versatile 40MP sensor, we think the Fujifilm X100VI is the best compact camera you can buy. Ready-made for street photography, it upgrades the popular formula of the X100 series by adding in-body image stabilization, plus Fujifilm’s best autofocus to date. That's all wrapped up in a retro body which is easy on the eye and wonderful to shoot with: in testing, we appreciated everything from its hybrid viewfinder to the classic dials and customizable control ring.

In many ways, the X100VI is the X-T5 in tidier packaging. Based on our review, that makes it a high-quality compact camera for covering a range of everyday scenarios, including ones you want to cover with 6.2K 10-bit video. It also benefits from Fujifilm’s full suite of film simulation modes. There are still some limitations, including a single UHS-I card slot which throttles burst performance, but the X100VI remains the most compelling and realistic alternative to the Leica Q3 for most people.

Read our in-depth Fujifilm X100VI review

The best Fujifilm camera for enthusiasts

The best Fujifilm hybrid for enthusiasts

Specifications

Sensor size: APS-C
Resolution: 26.1MP
Viewfinder: 2,360K dots
Monitor: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,840m dots
Autofocus: 425-point AF
Maximum continuous shooting rate: 8fps (mechanical), 30fps (electronic)
Movies: 6.2K at 30fps
User level: Enthusiast

Reasons to buy

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Impressive video features
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Improved subject tracking
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Excellent handling

Reasons to avoid

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Relatively pricey
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No weather proofing

Fujifilm X-S20 sample images