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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Launched November 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2021
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7 IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was brought out 13 months after the A7 IV making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the A7 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T5 A7 IV 
LaunchedNovember 2022October 2021Newer by 13 months
Display resolution1840k1440kClearer display (+400k dot)

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

 A7 IV Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T5 A7 IV 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T5 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the A7 IV.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7 IV is 70 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7 IV.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will show greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography info
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
81
focusing manually
amazing MP (33MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than average (557 grams)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (580 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
84
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (33MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (600 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Travel photography highlights
71
great battery power (580 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (40MP)
heavier than average (557 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
80
better than average battery (600 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Landscape photography camera
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (580 shots)
has dual storage slots
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (557 grams)
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7728 x 5152 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 82 172
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
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) 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557g (1.23 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 580 pictures 600 pictures
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $1,699 $2,500