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X-T5 vs A6000
Quick take: The X-T5 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the A6000 is the most affordable; only the X-T5 is weather sealed.
Where the X-T5 wins
- Resolution: 40.2MP
- Burst Rate: 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
- Battery Life: ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.1 vs 6.3
Where the A6000 wins
- Cheaper new: £125 vs £1,549
- Weight: 344g (with battery and card)
- Street: 7.6 vs 6.7
16 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
- X-T5 130 × 91 × 64 mm · 557 g
- A6000 120 × 67 × 45 mm · 344 g
The A6000 is 10 mm narrower, 24 mm shorter, 19 mm slimmer and 213 g lighter than the X-T5.
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.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T5Fujifilm · 2022 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,549 | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
X-T5
A6000
Portrait
8.1/10
6.3/10
Street
6.7/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
4.6/10
Filmmaking
6.5/10
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Documentary
7.5/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
8.1/10
6.2/10
Landscape
7.1/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.7/10
4.4/10
Food
7.2/10
5.5/10
Macro
7.1/10
5.0/10
Architecture
7.2/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
4.6/10
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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