Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Silver 2022
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Silver 2022
The Fujifilm X-T5 is overwhelmingly praised for its outstanding image quality, compact build, and fun film simulations that deliver unique looks straight out of camera. Users love the retro design, solid ergonomics, and the way it inspires creativity, though a few note a learning curve with the menu system and autofocus tracking, especially for birds. Overall, it's seen as a fantastic upgrade for enthusiasts and a joy to use for everyday photography.
Pros
- Outstanding image quality
- Compact and lightweight build
- Fun film simulations
- Retro design and solid ergonomics
- Great for travel and everyday use
Cons
- Autofocus tracking unreliable
- Bird tracking is dreadful
- Menu system jumbled and difficult
- Learning curve for new users
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Pre-capture feature
- Improved ergonomics
- AI subject tracking
- Enhanced IBIS
Cons
- Unchanged hot shoe cover
- Lack of RAW support in some editors
- High price
- EVF resolution drop during AF
- Single SD card slot limitation
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 40.20000076293945 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 125 | 100★ |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/180000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 580 shots★ | 420 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Silver 2022
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Silver 2022
No current pricing available
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 2 of 33 specs.
