X-T5vs Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm
X-T5 (2022)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Portraits & landscape
Used from £755 at eBay →
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Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
Used from £595 at eBay →
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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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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