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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A9
(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
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T5 was introduced 5 years after the A9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades vs the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T5 A9 
LaunchedNovember 2022April 2017Newer by 68 months
Display resolution1840k1440kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 A9 Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T5 A9 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 provides physical 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) and the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the A9.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and A9 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and A9.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will offer extra detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
MP count excellent (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Street photography with Sony A9
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than others (557 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography information
Sony A9 Sports photography information
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (580 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography advice
Sony A9 Travel photography advice
71
great battery life (580 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count excellent (40 megapixels)
heavier than others (557g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography factors
Sony A9 Landscape photography factors
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (580 per charge)
2 card slots
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others (557 grams)
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Sony Alpha A9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,686 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 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lb) 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 580 images 650 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $1,699 $4,498