Fujifilm X-E5 vs Sony Alpha A6700
Sony Alpha A6700 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The X-E5 is the better pick for a film look; the Alpha A6700 is better for portraits, wildlife, sports, vlogging.
Choose the X-E5 for
- more resolution (40MP vs 26MP)
- a lighter body (445g vs 493g)
- a lower price (from £934)
- a newer design (2025)
Choose the Alpha A6700 for
- faster bursts (11fps vs 8fps)
- faster sensor readout (≈20ms vs ≈55ms)
- stronger video (4K 120p (crop))
- weather sealing
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
Specs side by side
| Spec | X-E5 | Alpha A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 40MP | APS-C, 26MP |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E (APS-C) |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Burst | 8 fps | 11 fps |
| Readout | ≈55 ms | ≈20 ms |
| Max ISO | 12,800 | 32,000 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 6.2K 30p | 4K 120p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 445 g | 493 g |
| Battery | Fujifilm NP-W126S | Sony NP-FZ100 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | £1,399 | £1,329 |
| Used at MPB | £934–1,129 | £1,089–1,219 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (23 third-party) | 105 (82 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | Alpha A6700 |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | Alpha A6700 |
| Sports & action | Alpha A6700 |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | Alpha A6700 |
| Vintage / film look | X-E5 |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The X-E5 uses Fujifilm X (36 lenses in our database, 23 third-party) and the Alpha A6700 uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses, 82 third-party). Batteries: Fujifilm NP-W126S (about £46) vs Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65).
X-E5 compatible lenses → · Alpha A6700 compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fujifilm X-E5 better than the Sony Alpha A6700?
It depends on your priorities. The X-E5 offers more resolution (40MP vs 26MP), a lighter body (445g vs 493g), a lower price (from £934); the Alpha A6700 offers faster bursts (11fps vs 8fps), faster sensor readout (≈20ms vs ≈55ms), stronger video (4K 120p (crop)).
Which is better for video, the X-E5 or the Alpha A6700?
The Alpha A6700 is stronger for video: X-E5 records 6.2K 30p, Alpha A6700 records 4K 120p (crop).
Which is cheaper, the X-E5 or the Alpha A6700?
The X-E5 costs £1,399 new and from £934 used at MPB; the Alpha A6700 costs £1,329 new and from £1,089 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Fujifilm X-E5 lenses on the Alpha A6700?
Not directly. The X-E5 uses Fujifilm X and the Alpha A6700 uses Sony E / FE; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.