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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was manufactured 8 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades against the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T5 A7S 
AnnouncedNovember 2022April 2014More recent by 105 months
Display resolution1840k1230kCrisper display (+610k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm X-T5

 A7S Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T5 A7S 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 has external dimensions 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 A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus the A7S.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7S is 70 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and A7S.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm X-T5 will show greater detail due to its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
MP count great (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
68
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors (557 grams)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography information
Sony A7S Sports photography information
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (580 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
71
great battery power (580 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count great (40MP)
more heavy than competitors (557 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than average in class (489g)
weather proofing
low battery life (360 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography information
Sony A7S Landscape photography information
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (580 per charge)
2 card slots
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging features
Sony A7S Vlogging features
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (557 grams)
34
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than average in class (489g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 409600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557g (1.23 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 580 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,699 $1,998