Sony Alpha a7R V Black
Sony
87 Overall Score
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Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver
Fujifilm
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7R V Black
No customer feedback yet
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver
85 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The Fujifilm X-E5 is widely praised as a compact, stylish travel and everyday camera that delivers outstanding image quality thanks to its 40.2MP sensor, IBIS, and beloved film simulations. Users love the interchangeable lens mount, fast autofocus, and intuitive controls, though many note the lack of weather sealing, a finicky exposure compensation dial, and a mediocre EVF as drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a versatile alternative to the X100VI for those who want lens flexibility without sacrificing portability.
Pros
- Outstanding image quality with 40.2MP sensor
- Effective in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Beautiful film simulations and color science
- Compact and lightweight body
- Interchangeable lens mount for versatility
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Flimsy exposure compensation dial
- Mediocre electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- Rear command dial too easy to press accidentally
- No dedicated ISO dial
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Weather sealing 6
Exposure compensation dial 4
Autofocus performance 7
Ibis stabilization 5
Scores
Photography
Video
Wedding Events
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Beginner
Travel
Vlogging
Youtube
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7R V | Fujifilm X-E X-E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 61 MP★ | 40.20000076293945 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 125 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 fps | 13 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/180000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 440 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7R V Black
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver
- Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7R V Black
No current pricing available
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7R V
Scores 87 overall, wins 1 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
