Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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 GlossaryThe 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.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony a1
| Fujifilm X-T5 | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2022 | January 2021 | Fresher by 22 months | |
| Display resolution | 1840k | 1440k | Crisper 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 type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
| Display dimension | 3.00" | 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).
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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.

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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T5 | Sony 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 |