Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a6700 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 40 MP · APS-C · 6K video
Fujifilm X-T5
81
WINNER
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Sony · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6700
77
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a6700 are both mirrorless cameras, released in 2022 and 2023 respectively. The a6700 is the more compact body at 122 x 69 x 64 mm and 493 g, against 130 x 91 x 64 mm and 557 g for the X-T5, a 64 g saving for all-day kits. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2022 | 2023 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 11, 2022 | July 12, 2023 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 130 x 91 x 64 mm | 122 x 69 x 64 mm |
| Camera weight | 557 g | 493 g |
| Optics | 81/100 | 77/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-T5 is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and large prints, with 40 MP against the a6700's 26 MP. More pixels mean more room to crop a distant bird or landscape and still keep detail. It also shoots up to 15 fps bursts against 11 fps on the Sony. The a6700 answers with 759 autofocus points against 425, a wider spread of selectable areas for tracking erratic subjects. They share APS-C CMOS sensor format and type, in-body stabilisation and electronic viewfinders, though the X-T5's finder has 3.69 million dots against 2.36 million. Their native lens systems differ, Fujifilm X versus Sony E, so lens choice should guide the decision. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
40 MP050 | 26 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
7728 x 5152 | 6192 x 4128 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
15.6 x 23.5 | 23 x 15.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
15 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 5 | Bionz XR |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
12530200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
6430200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | — |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
1544080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 7590300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 369000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 87/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoChoose the X-T5 for maximum recording resolution and the a6700 for slow motion. The X-T5 records up to 6K, giving room to crop and reframe a shot in editing without falling below 4K. The a6700 tops out at 4K, and its maximum video frame rate runs higher at 120 fps against 60 fps, giving more frames to stretch into slow motion. The a6700 records in more file formats, including XAVC S-I alongside MOV, while the X-T5 records MOV only. Both offer built-in timelapse shooting. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 6K |  4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
6240x4160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV | MOV, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Features | 85/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesBoth cameras offer weather sealing, flip-out 3-inch touch LCDs for waist-level and vertical work, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer and remote control. Neither has a built-in flash, and neither offers GPS for location tagging. The X-T5's rear screen is the sharper one, with 1.84 million dots against 1.04 million on the a6700. That finer display makes it easier to judge focus and detail when reviewing images in the field. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
18400001150001500000 | 10368001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 76/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-T5 is the stronger choice for event storage, with two SD card slots against one on the a6700, so a second card can stay fitted through a long wedding day. The a6700 answers with UHS-II card support against UHS-I on the X-T5, the faster standard for quick card writes. Battery life is nearly identical: 580 shots for the X-T5 against 570 for the a6700 under their respective test conditions. Both support USB charging, so either can be topped up from a power bank between locations. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | No |
| Battery type | NP-W235 | NP-FZ100 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
580 shots1505000 | 570 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Pick the X-T5 if resolution matters most: 40 MP suits landscape, travel and fine-art work where you crop or print large. Dual card slots keep a second card fitted through once-in-a-lifetime shoots, and 6K video and the sharper rear screen suit detail-driven work.
Pick the a6700 for action and video flexibility. 759 autofocus points aid tracking erratic subjects, the 120 fps maximum video frame rate suits slow-motion edits, and UHS-II support speeds up card writes. If you already own lenses in either mount, that system should weigh heavily, since neither mount takes the other's lenses.