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X-A7 vs X-M5
Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-A7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-A7 — Beginner Fujifilm: The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
X-M5 — Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans: 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-A7Fujifilm · 2019 | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399Best | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 320g (body only) | 307g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-A7
X-M5
Portrait
5.9/10
6.7/10
Street
6.7/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
5.2/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
7.4/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
6.3/10
Documentary
5.0/10
6.7/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
5.6/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.3/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
6.1/10
Casual
5.1/10
6.6/10
Food
6.3/10
6.8/10
Macro
5.2/10
6.3/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.6/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.3/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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