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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Released November 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A9 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was announced 3 years after the A9 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores vs the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 A9 II 
AnnouncedNovember 2022October 2019More modern by 38 months
Display resolution1840k1440kSharper display (+400k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-T5

 A9 II Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 A9 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 has physical measurements 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 A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the A9 II.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and A9 II is 70 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and A9 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T5 will offer more detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than competition (557 grams)
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography details
Sony A9 II Sports photography details
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (580 shots)
supports phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (690 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography factors
Sony A9 II Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery (580 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count amazing (40MP)
more heavy than competition (557g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
73
good battery (690 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography factors
Sony A9 II Landscape photography factors
87
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (580 shots)
has double storage slots
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (690 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging information
Sony A9 II Vlogging information
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (557 grams)
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2019-10-03
Physical type 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 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 quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557g (1.23 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 580 photos 690 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,699 $4,498