Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was unveiled 8 years after the A7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades against the A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T5 & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the A7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7 is 70 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T5 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-T5 will provide greater detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.