Fujifilm
X-T5
40.2MP APS-C flagship with unrivaled still quality and 20 film simulations.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Sony
Alpha 6100
Compact APS-C body with real-time Eye AF, 11fps burst, and 4K video for beginners stepping up.
$749
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
X-T5 is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
X-T5
Wins
Alpha 6100
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-T5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX-T5 has higher Max video bit rate (360 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AX-T5 has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 1,440,000)
- BAlpha 6100 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- AX-T5 has higher RAW buffer depth (72 frames vs 33 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X-T5
130 × 91 × 64 mm
557 g (1.23 lb / 19.65 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 6100
120 × 67 × 59 mm
396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
X-T5 is 10mm wider, 24mm taller, and 4mm thicker than Alpha 6100.
X-T5 is 161 g heavier than Alpha 6100.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm X-T5 · 59mm Alpha 6100
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-T5
130 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6100
120 × 67 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-T5
130 × 64 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6100
120 × 59 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-T5
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Alpha 6100
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-T5
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 6100
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-T5
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.5, 91, 63.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, SDXC V90
Max video bit rate
360 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 1,440,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6100
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 120, 66.9, 59.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 6100 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
Weight
396 g vs 557 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-T5
Pros
- ✓40.2MP APS-C — rivals full-frame for detail
- ✓Compact retro body (557g)
- ✓7-stop IBIS in a small body
- ✓20 film simulations including Velvia, Provia
Cons
- –4K 60p has a 1.29× crop
- –3-way tilt LCD — no full articulation
- –APS-C crop factor (1.5×) for full-frame lenses
Alpha 6100
Pros
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓11fps burst
- ✓Compact body
- ✓Affordable E-mount
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small grip
- –Superseded by newer APS-C
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X-T5 and Alpha 6100 at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X-T5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X-T5 or Alpha 6100?
X-T5 scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Alpha 6100 — 40.2MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the X-T5 and Alpha 6100?
X-T5 is 40.2 MP and Alpha 6100 is 24.2 MP, so the X-T5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T5 and Alpha 6100 have in-body image stabilization?
X-T5 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 6100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T5 or the Alpha 6100?
X-T5 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 6100 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T5 and Alpha 6100?
X-T5 weighs 557 g and Alpha 6100 weighs 396 g, so the Alpha 6100 is 161 g lighter.
Do the X-T5 and Alpha 6100 record 4K video?
X-T5: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 6100: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the X-T5 and Alpha 6100 weather sealed?
X-T5: Yes. Alpha 6100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-T5 and 380 shots for the Alpha 6100, giving the X-T5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-T5 launched at $1,699 and Alpha 6100 at $749. The Alpha 6100 is $950 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.