Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony ZV-E1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony ZV-E1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T5 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony ZV-E1 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T5 were released 2022 and Sony ZV-E1 was released 2023. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T5 2022
Sony ZV-E1 2023

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 ZV-E1 has a "Sony Full Frame"-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 ZV-E1 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 ZV-E1 has 12 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 ZV-E1 12 MP
12007680 pixels
4240 x 2832

Fujifilm X-T5 has a 232 % larger resolution than Sony ZV-E1. 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 ZV-E1 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T5. Sony ZV-E1 has an ISO range that stretches from 80 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-T5 has 125 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T5 125-12800
Sony ZV-E1 80-102400

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 ZV-E1

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 ZV-E1 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T5 15
Sony ZV-E1 1

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 ZV-E1 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.

Fujifilm X-T5 weighs 557 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 15% heavier than Sony ZV-E1 and its 483 gr (or 1.06 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T5 557 gr
1.23 lb
Sony ZV-E1 483 gr
1.06 lb

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony ZV-E1, 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 ZV-E1
Name Fujifilm X-T5 Sony ZV-E1
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
Release Year 2022 2023
Release Date 2022-11-02 2023-03-29
MSRP 1699 USD 2199 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 7728 x 5152 pixels 4240 x 2832 pixels
Megapixels 40 MP 12 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 BIONZ XR
Image
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
ISO Range 125 - 12800 80 - 102400
White Balance Presets 7 7
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 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
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
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
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 1036800
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
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 ZV-E1
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
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
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 (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (wireless or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony ZV-E1
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 580 shots 570 shots
Width 130 mm 121 mm
Height 91 mm 72 mm
Depth 64 mm 54 mm
Weight 557 gram 483 gram