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Fujifilm - X-T5 vs Sony - α1 II

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X-T5FUJIFILMRENDER
Probe A
Fujifilm
X-T5
57.7/ 100D
Sensor58· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
α1 IISONYRENDER
Probe B
Sony
α1 II
64.4/ 100C
Sensor64· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the X-T5 and α1 II, the X-T5 comes out ahead in weight, while the α1 II wins on af points and megapixels. Overall, the X-T5 scores 57.7 and the α1 II scores 64.4 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The α1 II edges ahead on the Mars Score (57.7 vs 64.4), but the 6.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.

Pick the X-T5 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.

Pick the α1 II if you care most about af points and megapixels. Its strongest claims are af points, megapixels, sensor size, among others.

Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the α1 II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Fujifilm - X-T5 wins

  • Weight — 186.00 g less. 557 vs 743.

Why Sony - α1 II wins

  • AF points — 78.59% more. 759 vs 425.
  • Megapixels — 25.00% more. 50 MP vs 40 MP.
  • Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
  • Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Full readout

Spec comparison

Sensor

SpecFujifilm - X-T5Sony - α1 II
Sensor sizeAPS-CFull Framelead
Megapixels40 MP50 MPlead
Max ISO51200102400lead

Video

SpecFujifilm - X-T5Sony - α1 II
Max video6K8Klead
RAW videofalsetruelead
Log profiletruetrue

Autofocus

SpecFujifilm - X-T5Sony - α1 II
AF points425759lead
Eye AFtruetrue
In-body stabilizationtruetrue

Body & Controls

SpecFujifilm - X-T5Sony - α1 II
Weight557 glead743 g
Weather sealedtruetrue
Dual card slotstruetrue
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