Between the X-T5 and α7 IV, the X-T5 comes out ahead in weight and megapixels, while the α7 IV wins on af points and sensor size. Overall, the X-T5 scores 57.7 and the α7 IV scores 52.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X-T5 edges ahead on the Mars Score (57.7 vs 52.8), but the 4.9-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, megapixels, max video.
Pick the α7 IV if you care most about af points and sensor size. Its strongest claims are af points, sensor size.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Fujifilm - X-T5 wins
- ▲Weight — 101.00 g less. 557 vs 658.
- ▲Megapixels — 21.21% more. 40 MP vs 33 MP.
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K60).
Why Sony - α7 IV wins
- ▲AF points — 78.59% more. 759 vs 425.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Sony - α7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | Full Framelead |
| Megapixels | 40 MPlead | 33 MP |
| Max ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Sony - α7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6Klead | 4K60 |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Sony - α7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425 | 759lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Sony - α7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 557 glead | 658 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |
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