Sony a6700 vs Fuji X-T5: Which Camera is BETTER?

[@thefilmalliance]

I'm ready for another camera comparison - Which ones would you like to see next? -Joe

[@SupersonicTraveller]

Sony RX10 Mk4 vs Nikon Coolpix P1000

[@nunof335]

Do the xm5 vs zve 10 II

[@sertocd]

You know a6700 won..

[@GregoryLopez1]

Nice balanced review! These were my two finalists for my first mirrorless camera. After renting both I went with the X-T5 because of ergonomics (more buttons, focus lever, felt less cramped in my hand) and preference for the tilt screen over the flip screen. No regrets. They're both great cameras and can't go wrong with either. Definitely recommend renting before buying, since how a camera feels in your hand is a big factor.

[@alexeipg]

Also looking at the project file photos, it's fascinating that the sony files are 1/3 the size yet seem to be consistently sharper when zooming in.

[@thefilmalliance]

Hi Alex, that’s crazy right? Thanks for chiming in on that point

[@johnrpittenger]

I found several reasons why this can happen: 1) The way your computer downscales the image to fit your screen. Unless you're looking at a picture one to one it can be very deceiving depending on the downscaling algorithms. And even more annoying, once you put them one to one the higher megapixel camera may appear not as sharp because it's using less of the lens and thus experiencing more artifacts unless of course you have a clinically sharp lens. This is also a huge problem for reviewers that say they can't see a difference, because they're computer scales all these pictures to fit their screen so they are actually seeing the same image......... So of course you're not going to see a difference. It's very confusing. A focused 40 megapixel camera will look better and sharper if there's no other variables. 2) fuji censor pattern can cause issues. They always say they're fixing it but I still struggle when viewing fuji files. 3) Sony just has better auto focus so it looks sharper lol. This is actually probably the reason.

[@alexeipg]

@ thanks for the additional info. It seems like the takeaway is that unless you’re doing big prints, the 40mp sensor isn’t very helpful and may even be a fair bit worse all things considered (size, compatibility, downscaling). And like you said, the autofocus makes a huge difference in sharpeness too, so even big prints may still look worse.

[@lionheart4424]

​@@alexeipg40MP sensor images can be cropped with retaining more detail. So if you tend to do that it's better in that regard. Others have mentioned that the culprit of the lack of sharpness can be the IBIS unit on Fuji cameras. I always have it on but I should try some shots without it and see how it goes.

[@alexeipg]

@@lionheart4424right but zooming in on an image is the same thing as cropping. And the zoomed a6700 images look sharper. I take the point about compatibility and downscaling etc from the previous poster, though.

[@gordon3988]

I liked that you added ‘specific to my needs”….something many camera reviewers leave out. So many cameras and brands and some much better in one area and not in another, so you need to find the right tool for the job. If AF is key very hard to beat Sony (although some would argue that for Canon), IBIS is pretty much Panasonic (and maybe OM outside of video), weather sealing probably the same two, out of camera colors I tend to prefer Sony, but that’s way too subjective I suspect. So back to the right camera for your needs. Both these cameras are great! I quite like the 6700 and for me tend to think of it as the probably the best all rounder, with a video leaning; plus access to a good selection reasonably priced lenses. You go into great detail and so well done!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks Gordon, for your input and knowledge. Yes, I try to keep it personal.

[@jtes1442]

Great comparison. The XT5 is a photography first camera while the A6700 is a little video powerhouse. I have the XT5 and despite the AF sometimes lacking I love using it. Something that annoys me about the Sony ASPC cameras is their one card slot and refusal to add a joystick. Other than that they would be awesome little cameras.

[@71co0k]

The bonus you get with the Fuji is... a soul. 😉 I actually would like to have both. I'd use the Sony for video and keep my X-T5 for [mostly] still photography.

[@reno1901]

Loved this review Joe, I already made my choice from your previous video with the A6700 vs the Fujifilm X-S20 and been shooting with my X-S20 ever since! your comparisons and advice are really great, can't believe this content is free to watch! love for the format of all the pictures and graphics too, keep up the great content!

[@olegvolik2488]

The same bro! Love my XS 20 sooooo much!!!

[@calumbmx1]

Was torn between these two for months, ended up going for the sony for the auto focus. Have been using a Fuji x-t200 for a few years now so also fancied a change from the platform. Had the sony a month now and have no regrets. With the sigma 56mm its amazing for portraits, almost never misses focus.

[@ChrisBrogan]

I really like how balanced you made this review. I've got the X-T5 on my desk right beside a Sony A7iii. I LOVE the Fujifilm. I appreciate the technology of the A7iii. I felt like that's what you were saying here with the 6700. I appreciate this one a lot.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks Chris for your kind words. I appreciate it. Wow you’ve got two very capable cameras. That’s great

[@lungsofironofficial]

I used the Sony a6700 and Yongnuo 11mm lens combo to shoot our Black Sphere video. Some of your past videos encouraged me to try the Sony A6700. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@nandysullivan3005]

0:17 i can tell right away the which one taken with fuji , the face so much red😅

[@amermeleitor]

And in night photo shots Sony have an overall green cast. 18:33 Crazy differences. Technically Fuji have problems with IR pollution due weak IR filter over the sensor, maybe that contributes to the red / magenta cast. It's easy to solve, just slap an IR filter on your lens and that's it.

[@davidkohout8552]

Maybe the light source is red? It all depends on the WB settings

[@colinhoward2200]

You might have been better off testing it against the X-S20 instead especially for video. I had an X-T5, and actually "upgraded" it to the X-S20. The lower number of pixels and the fact it downsamples video rather than pixel binning makes the X-S20 superior to the X-T5 for video. And then there is not a massive difference in the photos unless you really crop in.

[@daffaasyraf4935]

Hey, I want to tell that the sample files video from your website direct me to your custom luts drive for free. If there's an issue from your website, please check and fix the link

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it. I just fixed the link on the website so it should take you to the sample download files now. You can also find the sample files in a link that was sent to your email.

[@omadlom]

I almost got the a6700 but ended up getting the Fuji XH2s. The Sony has a better auto focus system, but the Fuji isn’t too far behind. At the end of the day the Fuji colour science and film simulations are incredible and convinced me to go with it.

[@thefilmalliance]

That’s where I’m at. I love those film simulations. Have you tried Sonys creative looks?

[@omadlom]

@@thefilmallianceI’ve got the Sony ZV1 MK1 and your channel really helped me a lot with that camera. I have used PP6 on that but tbh those Fuji film simulations are unbeatable. Check out my channel; I filmed a whole wedding in Classic Chrome. Incredible colours and very little colour grading needed. I did a nature shoot recently and Velvia was incredible for that. The Fuji auto focus isn’t as bad as what people make it out to be. At the end of the day one of the other reasons why I bought my Fuji is to have a different look because it seems like everyone and their dog uses a Sony on KZbin. Anyway, keep up the good work love your channel.

[@vertrose6500]

Great video. For me Sony a6700 ❤🎉

[@danielbeastwa4342]

I want to upgrade my camera from an a6000, I’m going to be doing sports, fashion, gym content (video first but still photography as well). What should I go with? I was looking at the a6700 or potentially the fx30 but I’ve suddenly been seeing a lot of Fuji on my timeline

[@lionheart4424]

Great video! I just want to point out that Fuji advertises the X-T5 as a "photography first" camera, and I am surprised that you choose it over the Sony even considering the 40MP sensor "baggage" like worse rolling shutter. I guess it's just a testament of how much power hides heading the dials and film simulations. As an X-T5 owner, I learnt a lot with this video. Thank you!

[@Atokxn]

Nice video, but why compare the XT5 here instead of the XS20 which is more in the same price range and target ?

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks, I Already did that one

[@Awakenbeing]

I like the colors of XT5 but loves the feature packed Sony A6700 for videos.

[@AntonaLewandoski]

more comfortable, and it’s also not a big deal, which makes me feel relieved. I love a good kislux because it helps me decide if I want to buy the real thing. That’s the part. That’s it. I feel like people discriminate against knockoffs, but for me, I pause when I buy trendy stuff in bulk or when I feel the over-consumption frenzy is coming for me. (This is something I struggle with, haha! I can be easily convinced to buy things I don’t wear or use. They literally have tags on them and I’ll forget I even bought something and I’ll still have 2 or 3 of those in my closet.) Love this video!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you please tell which camera your referring to?

[@dazzypops]

You'd be better off comparing the Fuji X-H2S really as the X-T5 is more photography focussed than hybrid, hence the screen on the back. There was quite an outcry from the X-T4 release having an articulating screen, and Fuji actually listened.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks for the suggestion what about the Fuji X-T50 ?

[@trdartz]

Awesome video. I really dig the color and depth the xt5 produces in your samples in the video. I’ve been on a long hiatus from photography (over 15 years)… my last setup was a Nikon d200. I think for my new set up I will most likely go with the xt5 and the new mark 2 16-55mm f2.8 and possibly primes to follow. Thanks for the comparison

[@lvc394]

Sometimes you pick a path and that leads you to where you are going. For me my path started with the ZV-E10 and I learned everything I know about cameras from it. Since I have about 8 Sony lenses that I have not fully explored I don't see a reason to switch to Fuji. I have to say that shooting photo with AF on the E10 was about 85% successful most of the time for me. The a6700 is everything the E10 is not and I get almost 100% success when shooting photos now. I hear the best camera you can shoot with is the one that is in your hand.

[@got2trythis]

I was very pleasantly surprised by your pick at the end knowing you are a Sony man. I have both cameras, the Sony a6700 and the XT5. I agree with you!!! These film sim are amazing. I also like the fact that I can do raw conversion with diff sims, in camera!! Nothing beats Sony when it comes to autofocus reliability in my experience and nothing beats the fun and creativity of a Fuji. I just wish the lenses are interchangeable or even adaptable. It is getting expensive keeping both systems 😊 Great review.

[@norgerichard]

Sony a6700 is best here. But Fiji maybe have a little more filmic look.

[@CinematicNomadic]

If you could get either A7iii or 6700 in 2024 which one would you pick! For travel photography and travel videos.

[@outlandharry]

I've been waiting for this comparison video! Thank you very much for another great informative video!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks, so which one did you end up liking more?

[@outlandharry]

@@thefilmalliance Personally the A6700 won it for me but it was a very close race!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks, I think I am with you on that one. I’m team Sony a6700

[@TravellingNirmaan]

Nice video.💕 Finally purchased Sony a 6700 with Sony 35 mm f1.8 oss and 18-135 mm kit lens. Please let me know which V90 memory card is working smoothly for 4k 120 fps video recording. Thanks.

[@thefilmalliance]

Hey there, I left the one I used in the description. Heres the link - geni.us/60Ydnv

[@TravellingNirmaan]

@thefilmalliance Thanks 👍

[@thefilmalliance]

Your welcome

[@MarcucciLeising]

My mom always said beauty is not about price. The existence of kislux makes me believe that true luxury is the expression of one's own style, not the price tag. Here, I found the best explanation of this sentence

[@thefilmalliance]

Which camera?

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

Great video. Very nice to see them side by side.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks, so which one did you like more? The Fuji X-T5 or Sony a6700 ?

[@the_rat_run]

Great video, Joe - and 2 lovely cameras! I'll admit, if I hadn't already bought the A6700 (because I also had the ZV-E10 at the time) and had seen this review then, I'd have been hard pushed to decide.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you. Ha - I know that’s how I feel about it

[@alanc6416]

After viewing the video, Think the XS20 or XT50 is a better comparison with the Sony, except the weather sealing

[@thefilmalliance]

Which camera did you end up liking more? ZV-E10 II or Fuji X-T5 ?

[@alanc6416]

@ I’m Fuji all the way. Personal bias 🤣

[@jamesliamfigueroa]

Hello! I recently purchased your Sony Fuji Inspired Lut Pack for the a6700 but the download link directed me to the ZVE10 Mark ii conversion luts. I believe it was an error?

[@thefilmalliance]

Hey James, sorry about that, I'll fix that right now and send you the proper link

[@jamesliamfigueroa]

@@thefilmalliance thank you! 💖

[@thefilmalliance]

Hi James, just sent you an email. Thanks for purchasing enjoy!

[@jaymills1720]

Hey the audio sounded different a little muffled? Anyway amazing stuff as always. Loved the don’t better. Can’t live with Fuji AF

[@andrepoon]

Access to lenses. The Fuji 16mm and 18mm f1.4 primes almost justifies buying the Fuji camera on its own. I hear the 33mm 1.4 is even better (not tried it).

[@earlfenwick]

Nice when someone states an opinion! Thanks!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you

[@RandumbTech]

Easy. Buy both. 😁 Excellent comparison!

[@CertifiedCryptoBoy]

Just picked up the LUTS! I am excited to try them out. Can these only be used in video? I am not seeing a way to select a LUT in photo mode.

[@thefilmalliance]

Awesome, Only video mode that I know of but maybe there’s a hack for the photo mode.

[@CertifiedCryptoBoy]

Got it, I was hoping photo worked too!

[@thefilmalliance]

I know me too

[@Captain_scott9999]

Sony a6700 vs Canon r7 which one is best ?? Please make video

[@thefilmalliance]

Sony a6700 but okay

[@alexeipg]

Appreciate you delving into the Sony creative looks, which feels like an under-appreciated feature on sony's cameras. Probably creative looks would seem a lot cooler and more legit if sony actually gave the looks names instead of just cryptic initials. The VV look which is featured the most in this compare is one of the older creative looks and also one of the least interesting (seems like it's basically just high saturation/high contrast). VV2, FL, IN, and SH are all pretty nice and seem competitive with fuji's film simulations, even if they don't have the same caché and following. It's also nice that Sony gives the option of having two sets of each look, allowing you to have one default and one with extra customization.

[@thefilmalliance]

All very well said. I was surprised to see the creative looks aren’t bad and close to the film simulations in some cases

[@Mraz75]

Maybe just maybe, if you could make a comparison between ZVE10 ii and Fujifilm XM-5. Just a suggestion. Anyway thank you for this review. I’m surprised with the outcome.😊

[@ahdam82]

Keep up the great work Joe!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you

[@ojaswyadav]

link is not working where u put the sample files in

[@thefilmalliance]

We fixed it - thanks for the heads up

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I feel an XH2 and XH2s would be a better comparison....?? Given THE XT5 is Photography first camera

[@MohamedEmira]

I have Sony A6700 and I think it is Camera A because the stabilization

[@thefilmalliance]

Good eye, you’re correct. What lenses do you own with the Sony a6700 ?

[@doohanlim1225]

Is it just me or the audio sounds off a little? Great video man, appreciate the detailed comparisons ❤

[@Studiotek]

Let's be honest... If you want an APS-C camera, the Sony is the better pick. I say this as someone who despises Sony. Fuji has messed up their autofocus so much over the past couple years, that it's almost unusable. With that said, if you can find an XT3 with the 3.01 firmware, that's worth buying for sure! Great camera and great autofocus! DO NOT "UPDATE" YOUR FIRMWARE if you are lucky enough to have it.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks for the insights. What do you mean by do not update the firmware?

[@Studiotek]

@thefilmalliance The XT3 uses phase detect autofocus and it works very well on firmware version 3.01 and below (3.01 being the best I believe). There are a few different firmware updates available after that, that completely break the AF algorithm. Once you get to version 5 and above, the AF is completely unusable and you notice that it's no longer even using the phase detect at all, but is using contrast detect instead. It's extremely slow and wildly inaccurate. I'm not sure why Fujifilm has done this, but it seems they have done this to all of their mirrorless cameras. My guess is that there is something wrong with their 5th gen processors that cause problems with phase detect AF, and only realized after release... and instead of recalling the products, they purposely downgraded the AF of their older cameras in hopes that nobody would notice? I'm not sure if that's really why, but they definitely don't seem to use PDAF anymore.

[@paralleled4125]

Okay, do expensive sd cards really matter that much if you don't create content professionally? I am using a 4 dollar chinese v30 card, and it can shoot at everything my fuji xs20 can offer from open gate to flog. Runs like butter.

[@thefilmalliance]

Overheating potential

[@miggyloz806]

can these luts be used on the a7cii?

[@thefilmalliance]

I don’t think so only Aps-c

[@miggyloz806]

@@thefilmalliance I went ahead and grabbed the pack anyways...seems to look pretty good 👍

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you, please let me know how they work on the Cii. I don’t have one but it’s highly possible they will look good with it. Thanks for purchasing !

[@alpiston]

Fuji, of course

[@sumangoswami2620]

Please compare fuji xs-20 with zve10 mark 2. By the way, I love your videos.

[@thefilmalliance]

Hey man, thanks, Oh wow thats a great idea

[@Nbetancourt]

What happened to your mic?

[@thefilmalliance]

I’m not sure what happened here

[@lb_projekt]

From what I see the Fuji colours are better... I've try to get a similar colours on my a6700 but it's impossible. If you get close with red for example, it changes the yellows. If you're able to recreate the same nice blue oh the Fuji your image shows strange greens. I can't understand how Fuji colours are so nice but it's clear that gives you a much more pleasant image to watch. It's always nice to see at least! In my opinion

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks I agree. Thats why I made some luts for the Sony to come close to the Fuji

[@sercansevince]

Focus performance and reliability have been first priority for me so I bought Sony a6700. If You are vlogger, You should choose Sony.

[@thefilmalliance]

Good idea, Sony a6700 for sure, especially with the articulating screen but mainly autofocus

[@JM3DArt]

Fuji= Two SD Slots and 41MP... Is a different level, is a true Pro powerhouse

[@thefilmalliance]

Yes it is

[@caskraker]

Try the Nikon Z fc, shoot full manual and you will never look at another camera.

[@florian3029]

I cannot see how we could recommand the X-T5 with its current AF.

[@thefilmalliance]

The Fuji X-T5 is not terrible but definitely not up to the Sony a6700 standards

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I would summarise .... Sony will focus better Fuji is way more fun to use

[@nicumarinoiu5358]

După 30 de ani de profesie cameraman si editor video pot spune cu toată responsabilitatea că fuji te ajuta sa creezi povesti iar sony să filmezi momente din viață.Îmi plac foarte mult culorile de la fuji.

[@fabiusgo]

Full frame is better

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

A huge amount of info here. I thought you talk too much but you actually have info to share. I ll stay with Sony.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks Marti, yes a lot of info in a short amount of time

[@ItsDrewsif]

You should sell one of those cameras and get yourself a microphone 😜

[@thefilmalliance]

Is my mic off?

[@EtotheZ2024]

For that Extra money you can get the FX 30

[@nilpatel9096]

Can't wait for the new fugifilm autofocus update to hit the XT5 and X-S20

[@thefilmalliance]

When is that suppose to drop?

[@dayeah765caoni3]

Be careful what you wish for 😂

[@nilpatel9096]

​@@dayeah765caoni3haha true

[@nilpatel9096]

​​@@thefilmallianceXH2/xh2s dropped yesterday, xt5 and xs20 going to drop by end of year

[@nilpatel9096]

​​@@thefilmallianceXH2/XH2s dropped yesterday, you'll see KZbin videos coming out right now. Xt5 and xs20 before end of the year

[@alanc6416]

I'm Fuji shower but im pretty Sony is better in so many ways 🤣

[@kingghidorah8106]

i used to bash on Fujifilm but after seeing what Sony has become in the last year I'm pretty much done. Both suck.

[@mbismbismb]

Sorry Canon EOS R7 is the king of Apsc

[@michaeldimitrov1444]

Nope, the X-H2s is.

[@cjm8160]

@@michaeldimitrov1444true. The XH2S almost made me switch to Fuji but then the Canon R6 MK II was unexpectedly released and I ended up buying that.

[@michaeldimitrov1444]

@ i was close to doing it also, but the fuji have much better DR in video even thought it’s a crop sensor, and that is probably the most important thing for me. Must say I was also very tempted to go canon cause of the 15-35, which is very underrated lens imo, combining the super wide 15 with the bright 2.8 and OIS on top of that, while also retaining normal filter thread size is fantastic! The best wide zoom on the market imo.

[@Princeton_James]

Took forever to get to the point.

[@seanmurray170]

I liked how thorough the video is. I don't want a decision made for me, I want all the information possible to inform my decision.