Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only
APS-C · 2022
Sony A7 IV · standard
full-frame · 2021
Sony A7 IV · standard takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only lands at 91 and Sony A7 IV · standard at 92. That puts Sony A7 IV · standard ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony A7 IV · standard if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
TieCompared on the photo sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
TieCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Video
TieCompared on the video sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Fujifilm X-T5 · Body onlySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $2,498).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only | Sony A7 IV · standard |
|---|---|---|
| Format | APS-C | full-frame |
| Release year | 2022 | 2021 |
Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Sony A7 IV · standard
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only vs Sony A7 IV · standard
Which is better, Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only or Sony A7 IV · standard? +
Sony A7 IV · standard scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only worth the price? +
At $1,699, Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony A7 IV · standard worth the price? +
At $2,498, Sony A7 IV · standard delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Does Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only or Sony A7 IV · standard last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only or Sony A7 IV · standard? +
Fujifilm X-T5 · Body only — more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $2,498). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.