X-T5vs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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