Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a330

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a330. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T5 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a330 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T5 were released 2022 and Sony a330 was released 2009. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T5 2022
Sony a330 2009

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T5 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a330 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T5 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a330 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T5 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a330 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T5 has a 40 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a330 has 10 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T5 40 MP
39814656 pixels
7728 x 5152
Sony a330 10 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592

Fujifilm X-T5 has a 297 % larger resolution than Sony a330. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-T5 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a330. Fujifilm X-T5 has an ISO range that stretches from 125 to 12800 while Sony a330 has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T5 125-12800
Sony a330 100-3200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T5
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a330

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T5 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Sony a330 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T5 15
Sony a330 2,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-T5. Unfortunately Sony a330 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-T5 weighs 557 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 5% heavier than Sony a330 and its 529 gr (or 1.17 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T5 557 gr
1.23 lb
Sony a330 529 gr
1.17 lb

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a330 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a330, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Name Fujifilm X-T5 Sony a330
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Release Year 2022 2009
Release Date 2022-11-02 2009-05-18
MSRP 1699 USD 649 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Resolution 7728 x 5152 pixels 3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 40 MP 10 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
ISO Range 125 - 12800 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-shift (Some lenses limited to 5 stops of correction))
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 9
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 2.7”
Screen dots 1840000 230400
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.2× (0.8× 35mm equiv.) 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Frames per second 15 fps 2,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 10 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Video recording Yes No
Video format H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (Wireless (Optional))
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a330
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 580 shots 529 shots
Width 130 mm 128 mm
Height 91 mm 97 mm
Depth 64 mm 71 mm
Weight 557 gram 529 gram