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Sony

Sony Alpha 7 IV

33 MP full-frame · 4K60 · Hybrid

92
/ 100
From $2,498
VS
Sony Alpha 7 IV wins by 1
Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-T5

40 MP APS-C · X-Processor 5 · Film sims

91
/ 100
From $1,699
Verdex verdict

Sony Alpha 7 IV takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Verdex score, Sony Alpha 7 IV lands at 92 and Fujifilm X-T5 at 91. That puts Sony Alpha 7 IV ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony Alpha 7 IV if…

  • Great hybrid stills + video
  • Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
  • Dual card slots

Pick Fujifilm X-T5 if…

  • 40 MP APS-C with IBIS
  • Film simulations out-of-camera
  • Tactile controls

Score breakdown

Sony Alpha 7 IV
92
photo 94
video 90
autofocus 96
ergonomics 88
Fujifilm X-T5
91
photo 94
video 82
autofocus 82
ergonomics 94

Specs side-by-side

Spec
Sony Alpha 7 IV
Fujifilm X-T5
Sensor
33 MP Exmor R CMOS
40 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C
Mount
Sony E
Fujifilm X
Video
4K60 (Super35), 4K30 full-frame
6.2K30, 4K60 1.23× crop
Stabilization
5-axis IBIS
7-stop IBIS

Sony Alpha 7 IV

Pros
  • +Great hybrid stills + video
  • +Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
  • +Dual card slots
Cons
  • 4K60 is Super 35 crop
  • Menus still dense
  • Heats with long 4K recording

Fujifilm X-T5

Pros
  • +40 MP APS-C with IBIS
  • +Film simulations out-of-camera
  • +Tactile controls
Cons
  • Video less polished vs X-H2S
  • AF still trails Sony
  • 40 MP demands good glass

FAQ: Sony Alpha 7 IV vs Fujifilm X-T5

Which is better, Sony Alpha 7 IV or Fujifilm X-T5? +

Sony Alpha 7 IV scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony Alpha 7 IV worth the price? +

At $2,498, Sony Alpha 7 IV delivers a Verdex score of 92 — strongest in autofocus.

Is Fujifilm X-T5 worth the price? +

At $1,699, Fujifilm X-T5 delivers a Verdex score of 91 — strongest in photo.

Does Sony Alpha 7 IV or Fujifilm X-T5 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.