EOS M5vs X-T2
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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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.
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Quick take: The x-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | X-T2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 507g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | X-T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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