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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7R II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and the A7R II (42MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was manufactured 7 years later than the A7R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores versus the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T5 A7R II 
IntroducedNovember 2022June 2015More recent by 91 months
Screen resolution1840k1229kCrisper screen (+611k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm X-T5

 A7R II Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T5 A7R II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the A7R II.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7R II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R II will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R II Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
excellent resolution (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R II Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
more heavy than competitors (557 grams)
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R II Sports photography factors
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
71
better than average battery power (580 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
excellent resolution (40 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (557g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
62
environment proofing
fantastic MP (42MP)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R II Landscape photography highlights
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (580 shots)
has double storage slots
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (557g)
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7728 x 5152 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 399
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557g (1.23 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 580 shots 290 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,699 $2,913