X-A7vs X-M5
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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?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
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 x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | X-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — |
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