Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a560

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a560. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T5 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a560 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T5 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a560 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 a560 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.

** 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 a560 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T5 has a 184 % larger resolution than Sony a560. 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

Sony a560 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T5. Sony a560 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T5 has 125 to 12800.

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 a560

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 a560 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a560 can shoot movies.

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.

Sony a560 weighs 599 gr (equal to 1.32 lb) which is 8% heavier than Fujifilm X-T5 and its 557 gr (or 1.23 lb).

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a560 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a560, 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 a560
Name	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
Release Year	2022	2010
Release Date	2022-11-02	2010-08-24
MSRP	1699 USD	649 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	7728 x 5152 pixels	4592 x 3056 pixels
Megapixels	40 MP	14 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 5	Bionz
Image	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
ISO Range	125 - 12800	100 - 12800
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 a560
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	15
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 a560
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1840000	921600
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.)	0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
Frames per second	15 fps	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	12 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 a560
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264 H.265	MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD
Video resolution		1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control		Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T5	Sony a560
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235	Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	580 shots	1050 shots
Width	130 mm	137 mm
Height	91 mm	104 mm
Depth	64 mm	84 mm
Weight	557 gram	599 gram