Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony FX30 — 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 FX30
80
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-T5 and the Sony FX30 are mirrorless cameras released in 2022. The X-T5 measures 130 x 91 x 64 mm and weighs 557 g. The FX30 measures 78 x 130 x 85 mm and weighs 646 g, making the Fujifilm the lighter body by 89 g. That saving matters on long walking days in the hills or around a city. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2022 | 2022 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 11, 2022 | September 28, 2022 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 130 x 91 x 64 mm | 78 x 130 x 85 mm |
| Camera weight | 557 g | 646 g |
| Optics | 81/100 | 78/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-T5 is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and large prints, with 40 MP against 26 MP on the FX30. Its 15 fps continuous shooting also beats the Sony's 10 fps when a bird lifts off or a sprinter hits the line. Only the Fujifilm has a viewfinder: an electronic finder with 3.69 million dots, while the FX30 is framed entirely on its rear screen. The FX30 counters with more autofocus points, offering 759 against 425 on the X-T5. Its native ISO ceiling also reaches 32000 against 12800 on the Fujifilm. Both use CMOS sensors in the APS-C format, and both offer in-body stabilisation and a 1/8000 second top shutter speed. Mounts split cleanly between Fujifilm X and Sony E, so lenses follow the system you already own. | ||
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 | 23.4 x 15.6 |
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 | 10 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 | 3:2 |
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 | 10030200 |
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 | 1024003003280000 |
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 | 800080032000 |
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 | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 369000009900000 | N/A |
| Video | 87/100 | 77/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe X-T5 offers more room to crop and reframe in the edit, recording at a maximum resolution of 6K. It also has a built-in timelapse mode for sequences the FX30 cannot produce in camera. The FX30 is the better tool when slow motion drives the edit, with a top frame rate of 120 fps against the X-T5's 60 fps. Its maximum recording resolution is 4K, and it offers a choice of XAVC recording formats including XAVC S-I. The X-T5 writes its video as MOV files. | ||
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 | No |
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 | H.264, H.265, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I |
| Features | 85/100 | 85/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing on both bodies helps when shooting through drizzle on a hillside. Each carries a 3-inch touchscreen that flips out for waist-level and overhead angles, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer. Neither includes GPS or a built-in flash, and both accept external flash units. The FX30's screen resolves more detail, with 2360000 dots against 1840000 on the X-T5. | ||
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 | TFT 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 | 23600001150001500000 |
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 | 76/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryBattery ratings are nearly identical, with the X-T5 rated at 580 shots against 570 for the FX30. Card slots differ more usefully. Each camera has two, but the X-T5 takes two UHS-I-compatible SD cards, while the FX30 pairs an SD slot with CFexpress Type A, a card option the Fujifilm cannot take. Both charge over USB. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD, CFexpress Type A |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | Yes |
| 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
Buy the X-T5 if stills dominate your work. Its 40 MP sensor rewards cropping a distant heron, the viewfinder steadies framing in bright light, and the 15 fps maximum burst suits brief peaks of action. Choose the FX30 for video-first projects: 120 fps slow motion, a 32000 ISO native ceiling, and CFexpress Type A storage for long takes. Framing on the screen instead of a viewfinder is the main adjustment.