Fujifilm X-E5 vs Sony Alpha 6700
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| FujifilmX-E5 | SonyAlpha 6700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2025 | July 2023 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.7 mm | 23.3 × 15.5 mm |
| Effective resolution | 40.2 MP | 26 MP |
| Largest image | 7728 × 5152 | 6192 × 4128 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 125–12800 | 100–32000 |
| Sensor detail | – | Approximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter |
| Image formats | 14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion | JPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW support |
| ISO detail | Standard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 64–51200 | ISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | BIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X mount | Sony E-mount |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Sensor shift |
| Maximum continuous burst | 20 fps | 11 fps |
| Autofocus | – | Maximum 759 phase-detection points for stills or 495 for movies; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and aircraft recognition in stills and movies; sensitivity EV −3 to 20 at ISO 100 with F2 lens |
| Shutter | – | Mechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 second |
| Burst detail | 20 fps electronic with 1.29× crop, up to 168 JPEG or 17 uncompressed RAW frames; 13 fps electronic without crop | Maximum 11 fps Hi+; Sony lists over 1000 Fine or Standard JPEGs, 143 Extra Fine JPEGs, 59 RAW, 44 RAW+JPEG, 23 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 lossless RAW+JPEG images, subject to card/settings |
| Stabilisation detail | Five-axis sensor shift; maker CIPA 2024 claim 7 stops at the centre and 6 at the periphery with XF35mmF1.4 R. Additional electronic stabilisation is for movies only. | Five-axis sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Active movie stabilisation narrows the angle of view. |
| Flash | – | No built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps | 3840 × 2160 at 120 fps |
| Video detail | 6.2K 16:9 recording at up to 29.97p with 1.23× crop and internal 10-bit colour; DCI 4K and UHD at up to 59.94p | Internal 4K up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL, including 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S/HS; XAVC S-I 4K up to 60p/50p. Sony qualifies approximately 38% narrower angle of view for 4K120p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone and AI Auto Framing; HDMI 4:2:2 10-bit output, no RAW output. |
| Audio | – | Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | 1,036,800 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | – | Fully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent | 0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; NTSC 60/120 fps or PAL 50/100 fps display modes |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 400 photographs | 570 photographs |
| Body weight | 396 g (better) | 409 g |
| Release detail | Maker global announcement specifies August 2025 availability; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph includes the optional XF 23mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens. | Sony Hong Kong confirms sale from 21 July 2023; European release was stated as the end of July. The earlier maker-confirmed Hong Kong date is used. |
| Recording media | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-II and V90 support | One SD slot supporting UHS-I/II |
| Ports | USB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor | USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2 | 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC |
| Battery life detail | NP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 400 photographs in Economy mode or 310 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R | NP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinder |
| Charging | – | USB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not included |
| Dimensions | 124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 396 g excluding battery and memory card; 445 g including them | Approximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory card |
| Materials | Machined aluminium top plate; Photography Blog and TechRadar report no weather sealing | – |
| Colours | Black and silver | – |
| In the box | NP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap, clip attaching tool and body cap | NP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected |
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