Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a65

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a65. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T5 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a65 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T5 were released 2022 and Sony a65 was released 2011. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T5 2022
Sony a65 2011

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T5 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a65 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 a65 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 a65 has 24 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 a65 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Fujifilm X-T5 has a 66 % larger resolution than Sony a65. 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 a65 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T5. Sony a65 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T5 has 125 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T5 125-12800
Sony a65 100-12800

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 a65

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 a65 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T5 15
Sony a65 10

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 a65 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 a65 weighs 622 gr (equal to 1.37 lb) which is 12% heavier than Fujifilm X-T5 and its 557 gr (or 1.23 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T5 557 gr
1.23 lb
Sony a65 622 gr
1.37 lb

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a65 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a65, 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 a65
Name Fujifilm X-T5 Sony a65
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
Release Year 2022 2011
Release Date 2022-11-02 2011-08-24
MSRP 1699 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
Camera Type Mirrorless SLT
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
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 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 40 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
ISO Range 125 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 8
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 a65
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 a65
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.2× (0.8× 35mm equiv.) 1.1× (0.73× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
Frames per second 15 fps 10 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) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
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 Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
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 Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a65
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 580 shots 510 shots
Width 130 mm 132 mm
Height 91 mm 97 mm
Depth 64 mm 81 mm
Weight 557 gram 622 gram