X-E4vs X-M5
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?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
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-e4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | X-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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