Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
p.3 #1Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
gdanmitchell wrote:
Fujifilm EVFs work just fine.
It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.I guess we don't need EVF's at all then. I agree that Fuji EVF's are fine but that is all. I want the best EVF possible that fits in the available space. It doesn't do me any good if my Fuji EVF is as good or better than whatever other camera you compare it to. I would love to see whatever state of the art EVF is at the time of the camera design to be used. Instead all brands seem to package their better EVF's with other features of their better cameras as part of an upgrade path. I would question if EVF cost vs. quality is really different enough to make the decision based on cost. I suspect it is more about maintaining that incentive to trade up. Fuji could break that pattern and standardize across product lines.“I guess we don’t need EVF’s at all then.”
Huh?
You said, "but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs". So I figured if you take that line of thinking, you don't need EVF's all. I don't agree, its part of the user experience and becomes part of making the photo is not outright allowing better focus.
SGinNorcal wrote
gdanmitchell wrote
swldstn wrote
Well reading comments here I get the impression that no one is choosing a specific X camera for its exceptional EVF. We are all just settling for what Fuji is giving us. Sorry, that to me does not say we to many good options from Fuji. Are there any EVF, not optical view finders, that anyone is really pleased with on any camera?It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.
Huh?
You said, "but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs". So I figured if you take that line of thinking, you don't need EVF's all. I don't agree, its part of the user experience and becomes part of making the photo is not outright allowing better focus.
Mar 03, 2026 at 12:04 PM
p.3 #2Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
SGinNorcal wrote:
Fujifilm EVFs work just fine.
It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.I guess we don't need EVF's at all then. I agree that Fuji EVF's are fine but that is all. I want the best EVF possible that fits in the available space. It doesn't do me any good if my Fuji EVF is as good or better than whatever other camera you compare it to. I would love to see whatever state of the art EVF is at the time of the camera design to be used. Instead all brands seem to package their better EVF's with other features of their better cameras as part of an upgrade path. I would question if EVF cost vs. quality is really different enough to make the decision based on cost. I suspect it is more about maintaining that incentive to trade up. Fuji could break that pattern and standardize across product lines.“I guess we don’t need EVF’s at all then.”
Huh?You said, "but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs". So I figured if you take that line of thinking, you don't need EVF's all. I don't agree, its part of the user experience and becomes part of making the photo is not outright allowing better focus.
Person 1: Would you like a turkey sandwich or a chicken sandwich?
Person 2: It doesn't matter. I like them both. I'll take either one. Thanks for offering!
Person 1: Well, then, I guess that means you don't want a sandwich at all!!
See the Straw man logical fallacy.
My point, which you are free to disagree with, was that in terms of objective functionality for making photographs current EVF displays from all manufacturers do a fine job and, as such, seem generally to be poor differentiators among cameras when other differences are more significant and relevant.
It should be pretty obvious — and I find it hard to believe that I have to even point this out to you — that when I say that all camera manufacturers are producing EVF displays that work quite well that I'm not remotely suggesting that EVFs are unnecessary.
gdanmitchell wrote
SGinNorcal wrote
gdanmitchell wrote
swldstn wrote
Well reading comments here I get the impression that no one is choosing a specific X camera for its exceptional EVF. We are all just settling for what Fuji is giving us. Sorry, that to me does not say we to many good options from Fuji. Are there any EVF, not optical view finders, that anyone is really pleased with on any camera?It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.
Huh?
Person 1: Would you like a turkey sandwich or a chicken sandwich?
Person 2: It doesn't matter. I like them both. I'll take either one. Thanks for offering!
Person 1: Well, then, I guess that means you don't want a sandwich at all!!
See the Straw man logical fallacy.
My point, which you are free to disagree with, was that in terms of objective functionality for making photographs current EVF displays from all manufacturers do a fine job and, as such, seem generally to be poor differentiators among cameras when other differences are more significant and relevant.
It should be pretty obvious — and I find it hard to believe that I have to even point this out to you — that when I say that all camera manufacturers are producing EVF displays that work quite well that I'm not remotely suggesting that EVFs are unnecessary.
Mar 03, 2026 at 12:47 PM
p.3 #3Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
gdanmitchell wrote:
Fujifilm EVFs work just fine.
It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.I guess we don't need EVF's at all then. I agree that Fuji EVF's are fine but that is all. I want the best EVF possible that fits in the available space. It doesn't do me any good if my Fuji EVF is as good or better than whatever other camera you compare it to. I would love to see whatever state of the art EVF is at the time of the camera design to be used. Instead all brands seem to package their better EVF's with other features of their better cameras as part of an upgrade path. I would question if EVF cost vs. quality is really different enough to make the decision based on cost. I suspect it is more about maintaining that incentive to trade up. Fuji could break that pattern and standardize across product lines.“I guess we don’t need EVF’s at all then.”
Huh?You said, "but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs". So I figured if you take that line of thinking, you don't need EVF's all. I don't agree, its part of the user experience and becomes part of making the photo is not outright allowing better focus.Person 1: Would you like a turkey sandwich or a chicken sandwich?
Person 2: It doesn't matter. I like them both. I'll take either one. Thanks for offering!
Person 1: Well, then, I guess that means you don't want a sandwich at all!!
See the Straw man logical fallacy.
My point, which you are free to disagree with, was that in terms of objective functionality for making photographs current EVF displays from all manufacturers do a fine job and, as such, seem generally to be poor differentiators among cameras when other differences are more significant and relevant.
It should be pretty obvious — and I...Show more →
My original line, "I guess we don't need EVF's at all", was me sarcastically pointing out to you that based on your words, someone could draw this conclusion. It should be pretty obvious — and I find it hard to believe that I have to even point this out to you, that EVF's are important to me. I guess its your point of view that most EVFs are great, but I disagree. I think all camera manufacturers are missing the power of what an EVF could do if pushed further. Regardless of specs, I think they could all do better, further development seems to be stalled. I guess we are all to rely on automatic settings and not worry about our own fine tuning (there I go again, more sarcasm).
Regarding your psycho-analytical stuff, I wish you would stop with that. I really don't care what argument technique I or anyone else is using or if you are at all qualified to tell me. I'm actively trying to be non-combative because I don't come here to argue. I slipped up and used some sarcasm, or whatever you call it. I should have known better.
SGinNorcal wrote
gdanmitchell wrote
SGinNorcal wrote
gdanmitchell wrote
swldstn wrote
Well reading comments here I get the impression that no one is choosing a specific X camera for its exceptional EVF. We are all just settling for what Fuji is giving us. Sorry, that to me does not say we to many good options from Fuji. Are there any EVF, not optical view finders, that anyone is really pleased with on any camera?It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.
Huh?
Person 2: It doesn't matter. I like them both. I'll take either one. Thanks for offering!
Person 1: Well, then, I guess that means you don't want a sandwich at all!!
See the Straw man logical fallacy.
My point, which you are free to disagree with, was that in terms of objective functionality for making photographs current EVF displays from all manufacturers do a fine job and, as such, seem generally to be poor differentiators among cameras when other differences are more significant and relevant.
It should be pretty obvious — and I...Show more →
My original line, "I guess we don't need EVF's at all", was me sarcastically pointing out to you that based on your words, someone could draw this conclusion. It should be pretty obvious — and I find it hard to believe that I have to even point this out to you, that EVF's are important to me. I guess its your point of view that most EVFs are great, but I disagree. I think all camera manufacturers are missing the power of what an EVF could do if pushed further. Regardless of specs, I think they could all do better, further development seems to be stalled. I guess we are all to rely on automatic settings and not worry about our own fine tuning (there I go again, more sarcasm).
Regarding your psycho-analytical stuff, I wish you would stop with that. I really don't care what argument technique I or anyone else is using or if you are at all qualified to tell me. I'm actively trying to be non-combative because I don't come here to argue. I slipped up and used some sarcasm, or whatever you call it. I should have known better.
Mar 03, 2026 at 01:18 PM
p.3 #4Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
SGinNorcal wrote:
It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.I guess we don't need EVF's at all then. I agree that Fuji EVF's are fine but that is all. I want the best EVF possible that fits in the available space. It doesn't do me any good if my Fuji EVF is as good or better than whatever other camera you compare it to. I would love to see whatever state of the art EVF is at the time of the camera design to be used. Instead all brands seem to package their better EVF's with other features of their better cameras as part of an upgrade path. I would question if EVF cost vs. quality is really different enough to make the decision based on cost. I suspect it is more about maintaining that incentive to trade up. Fuji could break that pattern and standardize across product lines.“I guess we don’t need EVF’s at all then.”
Huh?You said, "but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs". So I figured if you take that line of thinking, you don't need EVF's all. I don't agree, its part of the user experience and becomes part of making the photo is not outright allowing better focus.Person 1: Would you like a turkey sandwich or a chicken sandwich?
Person 2: It doesn't matter. I like them both. I'll take either one. Thanks for offering!
Person 1: Well, then, I guess that means you don't want a sandwich at all!!
See the Straw man logical fallacy.
My point, which you are free to disagree with, was that in terms of objective functionality for making photographs current EVF displays from all manufacturers do a fine job and, as such, seem generally to be poor differentiators among cameras when other differences are more significant and relevant.
It should be pretty obvious — and I find it hard to believe that I have to even point this out to you — that when I say that all camera manufacturers are producing EVF displays that work quite well that I'm not remotely suggesting that EVFs are unnecessary.My original line, "I guess we don't need EVF's at all", was me sarcastically pointing out to you that based on your words, someone could draw this conclusion.
There’s an old maxim about when to stop digging the hole you are standing in. :-)
gdanmitchell wrote
SGinNorcal wrote
gdanmitchell wrote
SGinNorcal wrote
gdanmitchell wrote
Fujifilm EVFs work just fine.It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.
Huh?
Person 2: It doesn't matter. I like them both. I'll take either one. Thanks for offering!
Person 1: Well, then, I guess that means you don't want a sandwich at all!!
See the Straw man logical fallacy.
My point, which you are free to disagree with, was that in terms of objective functionality for making photographs current EVF displays from all manufacturers do a fine job and, as such, seem generally to be poor differentiators among cameras when other differences are more significant and relevant.
It should be pretty obvious — and I find it hard to believe that I have to even point this out to you — that when I say that all camera manufacturers are producing EVF displays that work quite well that I'm not remotely suggesting that EVFs are unnecessary.
There’s an old maxim about when to stop digging the hole you are standing in. :-)
Mar 03, 2026 at 05:14 PM
p.3 #5Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
gdanmitchell wrote:
Fujifilm EVFs work just fine.
It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.
On the contrary, I like a 'good' viewfinder. It has the same effect as using any good tool (rather than a poor one) has on the work produced. Not impossible to use the poor item to produce good work, but harder, more distracting.
I lied my M3, best of all the Leica OVFs. I was really impressed with the viewfinder of my FM2, clear, large and easy to focus. Not very impressed with the EVF on my first serious such camera, Sony A7, not good at displaying any scene with backlight, contrast etc, far from promised WYSIWYGL I'm sure that Sony has improved since then, but the Xt3 and Xt5 viewfinders are much better, better too than the Xpro2 EVF. Very reminiscent of the FM2 and indeed did influence my choice of camera, XT rather than the more compact Fujis. I haven't looked at Xh2 etc yet, but if they are better still I will be impressed. It's the big UKphoto exhibition in two weeks time and there will be an opportunity to play with the kit.
Gerry
swldstn wrote
Well reading comments here I get the impression that no one is choosing a specific X camera for its exceptional EVF. We are all just settling for what Fuji is giving us. Sorry, that to me does not say we to many good options from Fuji. Are there any EVF, not optical view finders, that anyone is really pleased with on any camera?It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.
On the contrary, I like a 'good' viewfinder. It has the same effect as using any good tool (rather than a poor one) has on the work produced. Not impossible to use the poor item to produce good work, but harder, more distracting.
I lied my M3, best of all the Leica OVFs. I was really impressed with the viewfinder of my FM2, clear, large and easy to focus. Not very impressed with the EVF on my first serious such camera, Sony A7, not good at displaying any scene with backlight, contrast etc, far from promised WYSIWYGL I'm sure that Sony has improved since then, but the Xt3 and Xt5 viewfinders are much better, better too than the Xpro2 EVF. Very reminiscent of the FM2 and indeed did influence my choice of camera, XT rather than the more compact Fujis. I haven't looked at Xh2 etc yet, but if they are better still I will be impressed. It's the big UKphoto exhibition in two weeks time and there will be an opportunity to play with the kit.
Gerry
Mar 04, 2026 at 04:01 AM
p.3 #6Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
gyoung143 wrote:
Fujifilm EVFs work just fine.
It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.On the contrary, I like a 'good' viewfinder. It has the same effect as using any good tool (rather than a poor one) has on the work produced. Not impossible to use the poor item to produce good work, but harder, more distracting.
I lied my M3, best of all the Leica OVFs. I was really impressed with the viewfinder of my FM2, clear, large and easy to focus. Not very impressed with the EVF on my first serious such camera, Sony A7, not good at displaying any scene with backlight, contrast etc, far from promised WYSIWYGL I'm sure that Sony...Show more →
In the end, we’ll probably have to chalk this up to being a subjective matter when it comes to how strongly EVF quality affects the experience. That’s not meant to diminish your perspective, just to acknowledge that there are multiple views on this.
My perspective is as follows;
1. No camera image view (DSLR, ground glass, EVF, rear screen) is ever the same as the real world view of the subject. Each of them is deficient in some way. (We can also argue that some augment the real world view in photographically useful ways.) So, from my point of view, after all these years of “doing photography” I don’t pay a whole lot of attention to small differences among in-camera views.
2. My main uses of the viewfinder (or alternative) are to work out a composition and/or to observe my subject so that i can time the exposure correctly. To some extent, once I’m familiar with the response of an electronic display, I can use it to get some information about things like potentially blown highlights, etc, even without resorting to the histogram.
3. The viewfinder has to display with enough accuracy that I can check focus, though when using a display for critical focus I’m going to use a magnified view and/or some EVF focus aid.
4. I’m virtually never going to use any display, optical or electronic, to evaluate the colors of the scene. Those will never match the actual colors captured in the file. This was obviously even more the case with film, but it is still true with digital.
5. EVF refresh rate is an issue, especially when photographing moving subjects, but the big issues with that were mostly a decade or so ago. (If you photograph a lot of fast-moving subjects – birds, sports, etc. — there’s definitely an argument for an EVF with high frame rates, low latency, and perhaps no viewfinder blackout.
So, for me, the bottom line is that when using my XT5 I literally never even think about the IQ of the EVF. It is what it is, and it does the job of showing me the subject as I need to see it to make photographs. If a different camera has a better EVF, that’s fine, but it isn’t a critical factor for me.
I’m not saying my perspective is right for everyone, and YMMV. :-)
gdanmitchell wrote
swldstn wrote
Well reading comments here I get the impression that no one is choosing a specific X camera for its exceptional EVF. We are all just settling for what Fuji is giving us. Sorry, that to me does not say we to many good options from Fuji. Are there any EVF, not optical view finders, that anyone is really pleased with on any camera?It is quite possible — certain, actually — that some other camera have higher level EVF specs, but most of us really don’t care since this is mostly immaterial to making photographs.
I lied my M3, best of all the Leica OVFs. I was really impressed with the viewfinder of my FM2, clear, large and easy to focus. Not very impressed with the EVF on my first serious such camera, Sony A7, not good at displaying any scene with backlight, contrast etc, far from promised WYSIWYGL I'm sure that Sony...Show more →
In the end, we’ll probably have to chalk this up to being a subjective matter when it comes to how strongly EVF quality affects the experience. That’s not meant to diminish your perspective, just to acknowledge that there are multiple views on this.
My perspective is as follows;
1. No camera image view (DSLR, ground glass, EVF, rear screen) is ever the same as the real world view of the subject. Each of them is deficient in some way. (We can also argue that some augment the real world view in photographically useful ways.) So, from my point of view, after all these years of “doing photography” I don’t pay a whole lot of attention to small differences among in-camera views.
2. My main uses of the viewfinder (or alternative) are to work out a composition and/or to observe my subject so that i can time the exposure correctly. To some extent, once I’m familiar with the response of an electronic display, I can use it to get some information about things like potentially blown highlights, etc, even without resorting to the histogram.
3. The viewfinder has to display with enough accuracy that I can check focus, though when using a display for critical focus I’m going to use a magnified view and/or some EVF focus aid.
4. I’m virtually never going to use any display, optical or electronic, to evaluate the colors of the scene. Those will never match the actual colors captured in the file. This was obviously even more the case with film, but it is still true with digital.
5. EVF refresh rate is an issue, especially when photographing moving subjects, but the big issues with that were mostly a decade or so ago. (If you photograph a lot of fast-moving subjects – birds, sports, etc. — there’s definitely an argument for an EVF with high frame rates, low latency, and perhaps no viewfinder blackout.
So, for me, the bottom line is that when using my XT5 I literally never even think about the IQ of the EVF. It is what it is, and it does the job of showing me the subject as I need to see it to make photographs. If a different camera has a better EVF, that’s fine, but it isn’t a critical factor for me.
I’m not saying my perspective is right for everyone, and YMMV. :-)
Mar 04, 2026 at 10:43 AM
p.3 #7Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
When I first got my X-T5, I was very happy with the EVF simply because it was better than any previous camera I owned. But since then, I see that no manufacture is terribly interested in advancing them, they point out their specs which as I mentioned, gets better as the camera moves up the line. As was pointed out in discussing the Sony A1, specs aren't everything, some EVF's seem to have software challenges. But mainly, it seems to me that nobody is actively trying to add content to the EVF to make it more useful. A few days ago, I was trying to punch in on a far off object, and I couldn't see it in the EVF. I had to use larger landmarks to center the image. Obviously, punched in is essentially cropped so the res is going to suffer. But its a major area for improvement that I would find useful. Other simple stuff like a min. focus distance indicator would be nice. It seems like there could be multiple ways to show you where it is based on the lens you are using and its actual MFD. What if the AF box (that turns green) went to the part of the frame in focus when manual focusing?. As you dial in focus, the box moved to the object you want in focus . User selectable of course. I'm sure there are other focus and exposure aids that could be brainstormed. It was be great if Fuji, while update AF, also strived to have the best MF experience. It seems to fit the Fuji ethos of addressing the user experience better than others (either real or imagined). Again, not faulting the X-T5 specifically but the lack of advancement to one of the most important pieces of the user experience.
Mar 04, 2026 at 12:08 PM
p.3 #8Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
A huge amount discussion on EVF. Thank you all. Now one follow up question. Would the improved EVF of the X-H2 convince you to buy it over the X-T5? Or is it just one of several features that adds a + to the X-H2? Personally it’s one of many trade-offs between the two cameras.
Mar 04, 2026 at 03:16 PM
p.3 #9Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
swldstn wrote:
A huge amount discussion on EVF. Thank you all. Now one follow up question. Would the improved EVF of the X-H2 convince you to buy it over the X-T5? Or is it just one of several features that adds a + to the X-H2? Personally it’s one of many trade-offs between the two cameras.
Only reason I would buy the bigger body is if I needed the performance of the Xh2s. Otherwise I value the more compact camera, and the traditional controls which allow me to see what shutter speed is set, and to alter it if required, even if the camera is switched off. I felt the same when I used Nikon film cameras, the AF cameras came with wheels and a screen and had to be switched on to see settings, the FM2 and F3 had the traditional 'knobs'.
For the same reason I like the Fuji lenses with engraved aperture rings.
Gerry
A huge amount discussion on EVF. Thank you all. Now one follow up question. Would the improved EVF of the X-H2 convince you to buy it over the X-T5? Or is it just one of several features that adds a + to the X-H2? Personally it’s one of many trade-offs between the two cameras.
Only reason I would buy the bigger body is if I needed the performance of the Xh2s. Otherwise I value the more compact camera, and the traditional controls which allow me to see what shutter speed is set, and to alter it if required, even if the camera is switched off. I felt the same when I used Nikon film cameras, the AF cameras came with wheels and a screen and had to be switched on to see settings, the FM2 and F3 had the traditional 'knobs'.
For the same reason I like the Fuji lenses with engraved aperture rings.
Gerry
Mar 04, 2026 at 03:36 PM
p.3 #10Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
I think my personal evaluation would be to decide if I liked the XH2 EVF enough to put up with a flippy screen. For me, the Hoage grip on the X-T5 evens up the feel in hand and it still feels smaller overall. I don't care about the CF Express card.
Mar 04, 2026 at 03:40 PM
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p.3 #11Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
A few comments on several posts since my last.
I the idea of the "green dot" moving to various in-focus points as you manually focus is interesting. That's something (but not exactly) like how things work on my older Canon camera. I don't usually focus that way, but I think it might be more useful than the MF focus aid we have now (and which appears on other brands of mirrorless cameras ) where a "halo" appears around things that are supposedly in focus. A problem I have with that approach is that it doesn't really tell me exactly where the focus is — it is more like what is in the DOF zone, however the camera defines it. (If you focus on a flat surface extending away from the from you, you'll see what I mean.)
IN answer to the question posed about this (and YMMV) while I recognize that the XH2 has a higher-spec EVF, after using the XT5 for maybe a few years now, I would not move to the XH2 for that. (I think that most people will find other reasons are more important when it comes to choosing between those two cameras. XH2 if you do more high-end-ish video, do a lot of burst-mode shooting that requires a deeper buffer, are sure you prefer a larger body, prefer PASM over the "knobs and dials" interface. You might prefer the XT5 if you are a fan of those knobs and dials and not PASM, if you want a smaller and tighter camera, if if your photography with the camera will not be video-centric or rely on that deep, fast buffer. (If you really want the 26MP sensor, that could be a decisions point, too.) To me, all of those things seem a lot more critical than the difference in EVF performance.
I had overlooked the difference in rear screen design, so that could be a factor, too, though I still think that other performance metrics are likely to me more critical. (I prefer the non-flippy screen...)
Edited on Mar 08, 2026 at 09:54 PM · View previous versions
I the idea of the "green dot" moving to various in-focus points as you manually focus is interesting. That's something (but not exactly) like how things work on my older Canon camera. I don't usually focus that way, but I think it might be more useful than the MF focus aid we have now (and which appears on other brands of mirrorless cameras ) where a "halo" appears around things that are supposedly in focus. A problem I have with that approach is that it doesn't really tell me exactly where the focus is — it is more like what is in the DOF zone, however the camera defines it. (If you focus on a flat surface extending away from the from you, you'll see what I mean.)
IN answer to the question posed about this (and YMMV) while I recognize that the XH2 has a higher-spec EVF, after using the XT5 for maybe a few years now, I would not move to the XH2 for that. (I think that most people will find other reasons are more important when it comes to choosing between those two cameras. XH2 if you do more high-end-ish video, do a lot of burst-mode shooting that requires a deeper buffer, are sure you prefer a larger body, prefer PASM over the "knobs and dials" interface. You might prefer the XT5 if you are a fan of those knobs and dials and not PASM, if you want a smaller and tighter camera, if if your photography with the camera will not be video-centric or rely on that deep, fast buffer. (If you really want the 26MP sensor, that could be a decisions point, too.) To me, all of those things seem a lot more critical than the difference in EVF performance.
I had overlooked the difference in rear screen design, so that could be a factor, too, though I still think that other performance metrics are likely to me more critical. (I prefer the non-flippy screen...)
Edited on Mar 08, 2026 at 09:54 PM · View previous versions
Mar 04, 2026 at 04:26 PM
p.3 #12Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
gyoung143 wrote:
Only reason I would buy the bigger body is if I needed the performance of the Xh2s. Otherwise I value the more compact camera, and the traditional controls which allow me to see what shutter speed is set, and to alter it if required, even if the camera is switched off. I felt the same when I used Nikon film cameras, the AF cameras came with wheels and a screen and had to be switched on to see settings, the FM2 and F3 had the traditional 'knobs'.
For the same reason I like the Fuji lenses with engraved aperture rings.
Gerry
Well the X-H2 does have the top, always on, LCD that shows the shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and other things that doesn’t require you to turn it on.
swldstn wrote
A huge amount discussion on EVF. Thank you all. Now one follow up question. Would the improved EVF of the X-H2 convince you to buy it over the X-T5? Or is it just one of several features that adds a + to the X-H2? Personally it’s one of many trade-offs between the two cameras.For the same reason I like the Fuji lenses with engraved aperture rings.
Gerry
Well the X-H2 does have the top, always on, LCD that shows the shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and other things that doesn’t require you to turn it on.
Mar 08, 2026 at 05:38 PM
p.3 #13Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
swldstn wrote:
…Would the improved EVF of the X-H2 convince you to buy it over the X-T5? Or is it just one of several features that adds a + to the X-H2? Personally it’s one of many trade-offs between the two cameras.
I went through this mid last year when I decided to add Fuji to my 1 Olympus & 2 OM M4/3 bodies and 2 Sony @61mp & 1 A6700 bodies. Been using M4/3 since 2012 and Sony since 2018.
My main requirements were a travel friendly weather resistant body with more than 30mp and great ergonomics. Mandatory was a Tilting screen (not flippy), 1/8,000 mechanical ss, twin card slots, AF joystick, IBIS, and a same manufacturer set of WR small compact primes, hopefully with aperture rings. Harder to find than you think. Neither Sony, OM or Nikon has this. Fuji does.
But I chose not buy the H2s simply because of the flippy screen and (2nd) the extra bulk. I wanted a smaller body and the X-T5 is the perfect camera for me, I do not feel it lacks anything, the EVF is fine. Along with the X-T5 I bought the 4 WR Fujicron primes and I am all set for 2 months of Monsoon season shooting is SE Asia later this summer.
YMMV
…Would the improved EVF of the X-H2 convince you to buy it over the X-T5? Or is it just one of several features that adds a + to the X-H2? Personally it’s one of many trade-offs between the two cameras.
I went through this mid last year when I decided to add Fuji to my 1 Olympus & 2 OM M4/3 bodies and 2 Sony @61mp & 1 A6700 bodies. Been using M4/3 since 2012 and Sony since 2018.
My main requirements were a travel friendly weather resistant body with more than 30mp and great ergonomics. Mandatory was a Tilting screen (not flippy), 1/8,000 mechanical ss, twin card slots, AF joystick, IBIS, and a same manufacturer set of WR small compact primes, hopefully with aperture rings. Harder to find than you think. Neither Sony, OM or Nikon has this. Fuji does.
But I chose not buy the H2s simply because of the flippy screen and (2nd) the extra bulk. I wanted a smaller body and the X-T5 is the perfect camera for me, I do not feel it lacks anything, the EVF is fine. Along with the X-T5 I bought the 4 WR Fujicron primes and I am all set for 2 months of Monsoon season shooting is SE Asia later this summer.
YMMV
Mar 08, 2026 at 08:57 PM
p.3 #14Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
swldstn wrote:
gyoung143 wrote
swldstn wrote
A huge amount discussion on EVF. Thank you all. Now one follow up question. Would the improved EVF of the X-H2 convince you to buy it over the X-T5? Or is it just one of several features that adds a + to the X-H2? Personally it’s one of many trade-offs between the two cameras.For the same reason I like the Fuji lenses with engraved aperture rings.
Gerry
I didn't realise that was always on, that's good. Thanks.
Gerry
Mar 09, 2026 at 05:00 AM
p.3 #15Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
I recently sold my X-T5 for an X-H2 - having come from Sony to Fuji for the “immersive “ retro-dial experience, I found I missed the PSAM experience of making adjustments by dial while keeping my eye to the EVF.
That said, I have kept an X-T3 and X100VI for when I want the dial experience (and they are rather lovely).
That said, I have kept an X-T3 and X100VI for when I want the dial experience (and they are rather lovely).
Mar 29, 2026 at 05:00 PM
p.3 #16Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
PhilthePhrame wrote:
I recently sold my X-T5 for an X-H2 - having come from Sony to Fuji for the “immersive “ retro-dial experience, I found I missed the PSAM experience of making adjustments by dial while keeping my eye to the EVF.
That said, I have kept an X-T3 and X100VI for when I want the dial experience (and they are rather lovely).
You could have just used the front/rear command dials to adjust shutter and aperture on the X-T5... On more annoying "feature" of the X-H2 is the fact they forgot to allow you to push EITHER of the command buttons in to allow more customization.
I recently sold my X-T5 for an X-H2 - having come from Sony to Fuji for the “immersive “ retro-dial experience, I found I missed the PSAM experience of making adjustments by dial while keeping my eye to the EVF.
That said, I have kept an X-T3 and X100VI for when I want the dial experience (and they are rather lovely).
You could have just used the front/rear command dials to adjust shutter and aperture on the X-T5... On more annoying "feature" of the X-H2 is the fact they forgot to allow you to push EITHER of the command buttons in to allow more customization.
Mar 30, 2026 at 03:50 PM
p.3 #17Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
RWNPhoto wrote:
That said, I have kept an X-T3 and X100VI for when I want the dial experience (and they are rather lovely).You could have just used the front/rear command dials to adjust shutter and aperture on the X-T5... On more annoying "feature" of the X-H2 is the fact they forgot to allow you to push EITHER of the command buttons in to allow more customization.
Of course. But then getting back to another mode sucks on the XT models. PSAM is so convenient for those of us that switch back and forth between manual mode with front wheel aperture and rear wheel shutter; and A mode with front wheel aperture and rear EC. Takes three menu changes to do on an XT, and just single detent move on the PSAM dial.
PhilthePhrame wrote
I recently sold my X-T5 for an X-H2 - having come from Sony to Fuji for the “immersive “ retro-dial experience, I found I missed the PSAM experience of making adjustments by dial while keeping my eye to the EVF.That said, I have kept an X-T3 and X100VI for when I want the dial experience (and they are rather lovely).
Of course. But then getting back to another mode sucks on the XT models. PSAM is so convenient for those of us that switch back and forth between manual mode with front wheel aperture and rear wheel shutter; and A mode with front wheel aperture and rear EC. Takes three menu changes to do on an XT, and just single detent move on the PSAM dial.
Mar 30, 2026 at 06:39 PM
p.3 #18Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
RWNPhoto wrote:
That said, I have kept an X-T3 and X100VI for when I want the dial experience (and they are rather lovely).You could have just used the front/rear command dials to adjust shutter and aperture on the X-T5... On more annoying "feature" of the X-H2 is the fact they forgot to allow you to push EITHER of the command buttons in to allow more customization.
My understanding is that Fuji intentionally removed the push button function of the command dial because some found it to be a distraction, not as clean to use. I agree with Fuji’s decision. I found the push button command dials annoying, but that is obviously not everyone’s experience.
PhilthePhrame wrote
I recently sold my X-T5 for an X-H2 - having come from Sony to Fuji for the “immersive “ retro-dial experience, I found I missed the PSAM experience of making adjustments by dial while keeping my eye to the EVF.That said, I have kept an X-T3 and X100VI for when I want the dial experience (and they are rather lovely).
My understanding is that Fuji intentionally removed the push button function of the command dial because some found it to be a distraction, not as clean to use. I agree with Fuji’s decision. I found the push button command dials annoying, but that is obviously not everyone’s experience.
Mar 30, 2026 at 08:40 PM
p.3 #19Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
^^^. I was never able to get the push on the command dials to work reliably. Hence disabled them by only assigning a single function to each. Some of Fujis implementations leave me scratching my head.
Mar 31, 2026 at 06:51 AM
p.3 #20Fuji X-T5 vs. X-H2
Odd that they would intentionally remove them because people complained, and then add them back in new bodies since, like the X-E5...
Because on an X-E5 you have other press the back command button in to get a playback snap zoom to work (without scrolling forever to zoom in), and then switch to the joystick to move the zoom point around...
But on other bodies, you can do it by pressing the joystick in, and then move the same joystick around to move the zoom point.
Not sure they have one group of UI people there (or any camera manufacturer really) and just have some new random person write up the project plan on buttons actions and placements...
Because on an X-E5 you have other press the back command button in to get a playback snap zoom to work (without scrolling forever to zoom in), and then switch to the joystick to move the zoom point around...
But on other bodies, you can do it by pressing the joystick in, and then move the same joystick around to move the zoom point.
Not sure they have one group of UI people there (or any camera manufacturer really) and just have some new random person write up the project plan on buttons actions and placements...
Mar 31, 2026 at 07:39 AM