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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was announced 4 years after the A7 III which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-T5 A7 III 
ReleasedNovember 2022February 2018Newer by 57 months
Display resolution1840k922kSharper display (+918k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm X-T5

 A7 III Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-T5 A7 III 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T5 has external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the A7 III.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7 III is 70 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7 III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T5 will give more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
86
you can focus manually
great MP (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
84
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography advice
Sony A7 III Street photography advice
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
heavier than others (557g)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 III Sports photography highlights
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (580 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (610 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 III Travel photography highlights
71
great battery pack (580 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great MP (40 megapixels)
heavier than others (557g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
73
great battery life (610 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 III Landscape photography information
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (580 per charge)
has dual storage slots
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (610 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging features
Sony A7 III Vlogging features
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (6240 x 4160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (557g)
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 grams (1.23 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 580 photos 610 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 2
Cost at release $1,699 $1,998