X-T5vs A7 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £549 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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