X-T5vs A7R IV
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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