Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs X-M5
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
Starting from £4499 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 102MP files
- Landscape photographers wanting the ultimate detail in large format prints
- GFX 100S owners upgrading to the new sensor and improved autofocus
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Fujifilm offers
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | X-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £799 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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