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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony α6400

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Fujifilm X-T5 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.1). The gap is mostly about Photography-focused shooters — read the strengths below before deciding.

Fujifilm X-T5
Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Mirrorless Cameras For Travel
Fujifilm X-T5
4 sources2 derived$1,999.95as of Aug 1

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a photography-first 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera that continues Fujifilm's tradition of physical control dials and traditional handling. Reviewers praised the high-resolution sensor, 15fps shooting capability, and 7.0EV in-body stabilization for handheld work. The two-axis tilting screen comes up as especially useful for off-axis compositions. It has none of the video ambitions of its sibling X-H2: no 8K capture, no ProRes modes, and shorter burst durations because it uses SD cards. Photographers who value physical controls and image quality over video range, particularly in documentary, wedding, and sport work, get the most from its reliability and detail retention.

Strengths
  • — 40MP BSI CMOS sensor with X-Trans color filter array delivers high detail and cropping flexibility
  • — Up to 15fps continuous shooting with mechanical shutter for fast action photography
  • — In-body stabilization rated at up to 7.0EV for handheld shooting in low light
Watch-outs
  • — Smaller buffer and SD card usage limits long burst shooting compared to X-H2
  • — Video specs are less ambitious than X-H2 with no 8K capture or ProRes modes
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Sony α6400
Ranked #6 in Best Mirrorless Cameras For Travel
Sony α6400
4 sources2 derived$1,098as of Aug 1

The Sony a6400's autofocus is the reason to buy it. DPReview calls the implementation one of the best out there and effectively game-changing at this price, and the tracking holds up on moving subjects with the silent electronic shutter engaged. Image quality from the 24.2MP APS-C sensor is strong, and 11 fps bursts with full raw capture put it in reach of action shooting. The handling is the weak half: DPReview has never warmed to the ergonomics of this body line, Shotkit's reviewer kept hitting the wrong buttons on the crowded rear panel, and there is no in-body stabilisation.

Strengths
  • — Industry-leading autofocus implementation with 425 phase- and contrast-detect AF points
  • — 11fps continuous RAW shooting capability
  • — Detailed 4K video with 100mbps recording and slow motion
Watch-outs
  • — Ergonomics are hit-and-miss with no substantive changes from predecessor
  • — Lacks in-body stabilization limiting video and low-light performance
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Fujifilm X-T5

The Fujifilm X-T5 outperforms the Sony α6400 in burst rate and in-body stabilization, but unlike the Canon EOS R7, it lacks the higher resolution sensor and 30 fps electronic shutter capabilities. Compared to the Sony α6700, it offers a more affordable price point and better video features, though the α6700 provides more advanced processor and better video specs.

Sony α6400

The Sony α6400 excels in autofocus performance compared to the Canon EOS R50, but lacks the 4K/60p recording and 10-bit color depth of the Sony α6700. Unlike the Fujifilm X-T5, it has a more compact design and better low-light performance, though the X-T5 provides higher frame rates and better in-body stabilization.

Specs side-by-side

SpecFujifilm X-T5Sony α6400
Sensor40MP BSI CMOS24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
StabilizationUp to 7.0EVNo in-body stabilization
Video6.2K/30p, 4K/60p4K/30p, 1080 up to 60p/120p
Autofocus425-point phase-detect with subject detection425 Phase- & Contrast-Detect AF Points
Burst RateUp to 15fpsUp to 11 fps
Display3.0" 1.84M dot two-axis tilt3.0" 921.6k-Dot Tilting
EVF3.69M-dot OLEDXGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED
Weight557g (19.6oz)Less than 1 lb (body only)
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