Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony FX30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony FX30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T5 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony FX30 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2022.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T5 2022
Sony FX30 2022

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T5 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony FX30 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 FX30 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 FX30 has 26 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 FX30 26 MP
25560576 pixels
6192 x 4128

Fujifilm X-T5 has a 56 % larger resolution than Sony FX30. 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 FX30 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T5. Sony FX30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm X-T5 has 125 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T5 125-12800
Sony FX30 100-32000

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 FX30

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 FX30 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T5 15
Sony FX30 1

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 FX30 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.

Sony FX30 weighs 646 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 16% heavier than Fujifilm X-T5 and its 557 gr (or 1.23 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T5 557 gr
1.23 lb
Sony FX30 646 gr
1.42 lb

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony FX30 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony FX30, 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 FX30
Name Fujifilm X-T5 Sony FX30
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
Release Year 2022 2022
Release Date 2022-11-02 2022-09-28
MSRP 1699 USD 1799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 7728 x 5152 pixels 6192 x 4128 pixels
Megapixels 40 MP 26 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 BIONZ XR
Image
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
ISO Range 125 - 12800 100 - 32000
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 (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 5.5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 759
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

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 FX30
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 N/A
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.2× (0.8× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
Frames per second 15 fps 1 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) N/A
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
Video recording Yes No
Video format H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
Remote Control Supported (no further information)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA) 580 shots 570 shots
Width 130 mm 78 mm
Height 91 mm 130 mm
Depth 64 mm 85 mm
Weight 557 gram 646 gram