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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a7 IV

Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T5Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T5

2022 · $1,699 today

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Sony Sony a7 IVSony
Sony a7 IV

2021 · $2,198 today

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Image qualityAutofocusVideoErgonomicsSpeedValue
Fujifilm X-T5Sony a7 IV

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why Fujifilm X-T5 is better

  • Max shutter: 1/180000 s vs 1/8000 s(22.5× more)
  • Burst (max): 20 fps electronic vs 10 fps(2.0× more)
  • Rear screen: 1.84M-dot tilting vs 1.03M-dot vari-angle(1.8× more)
  • Max video: 6.2K 30p vs 4K 60p(51% more)
  • Stabilisation: 7-stop IBIS vs 5.5-stop IBIS(27% more)
  • Megapixels: 40.2 MP vs 33 MP(22% more)

Why Sony a7 IV is better

  • Max native ISO: 51,200 vs 12,800(4.0× more)
  • AF points: 759 vs 425(1.8× more)
  • Battery life (CIPA): 610 shots vs 580 shots(5% more)

Verdict

Fujifilm X-T5 leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecFujifilm X-T5Sony a7 IV
Sensor
Megapixels40.2 MP33 MP
Sensor formatAPS-C X-Trans 5Full-frame BSI
Max native ISO12,80051,200
Stabilisation7-stop IBIS5.5-stop IBIS
Autofocus & speed
AF points425759
Burst (max)20 fps electronic10 fps
Max shutter1/180000 s1/8000 s
Subject detectionAnimal, bird, car, bikeHuman, animal, bird
Video
Max video6.2K 30p4K 60p
Video bit depth10-bit 4:2:210-bit 4:2:2
Recording limitUnlimited (with fan)Unlimited
Body & handling
Viewfinder3.69M-dot OLED3.68M-dot OLED
Rear screen1.84M-dot tilting1.03M-dot vari-angle
Battery life (CIPA)580 shots610 shots
Weight557 g659 g
Card slots2× SD UHS-IICFexpress A + SD
Weather sealingYesYes