EOS M5vs X-H2S
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | — | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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