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A1 vs X-T5

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the A1 is the most affordable; only the X-T5 is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

32 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK

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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
0 25 50 75 100 125 X-T5 130 mm 91 mm A1 96 mm 81 mm
  • A1 96 × 81 × 141 mm · 249 g
  • X-T5 130 × 91 × 64 mm · 557 g

The X-T5 is 34 mm wider, 10 mm taller, 77 mm slimmer and 308 g heavier than the A1.

Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.

Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-T5 — Portraits & Landscape: Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.

Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
  • X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
  • Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
  • Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025X-T5Fujifilm · 2022
Price £909Best£1,549
Sensor —40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution 55.0MPBest40.2MP
Video 8K6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus —Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation —7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate —15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life —~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
Weight 249gBest557g (body only)
Dimensions 96 × 81 × 141 mm129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder —EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen —3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards —Dual SD slots (UHS-II)
Connectivity —USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
X-T5
Portrait
—
8.1/10
Street
—
6.7/10
Travel
—
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
—
7.9/10
Filmmaking
—
6.5/10
Documentary
—
7.5/10
Sports & Action
—
8.1/10
Landscape
—
7.1/10
Wildlife
—
8.2/10
Casual
—
5.7/10
Food
—
7.2/10
Macro
—
7.1/10
Architecture
—
7.2/10
Astrophotography
—
5.1/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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