X-T5vs A7S II
VS
Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £799 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 584g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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