Clicky

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 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
  • Released November 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T4
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Sony a1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and the a1 (50MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 22 months later than the a1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up against the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T5 a1 
RevealedNovember 2022January 2021Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution1840k1440kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 a1 Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T5 a1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Sony a1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the a1.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and a1 is 70 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and a1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony a1 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
88
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
fantastic resolution (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Sony a1 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than competition (557 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography details
Sony a1 Sports photography details
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (580 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography information
Sony a1 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (40MP)
more heavy than competition (557 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery (530 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic resolution (50 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Sony a1
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (580 per charge)
has double storage slots
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (530 CIPA)
two card slots
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Sony a1
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (557g)
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Sony Alpha a1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7728 x 5152 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 82 133
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.9x
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 per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/400 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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557 gr (1.23 pounds) 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 shots 530 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $1,699 $6,498