Fujifilm
X-E4 2021
Best for Compact street & travel photography
£699
list price · used from £540 at eBay
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X-E4 vs X-M5
Quick take: The X-E4 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-E4 — Compact Street & Travel Photography: 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.
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-E4 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
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-E4Fujifilm · 2021 | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699Best | £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 | No stabilisation | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA)Best | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 307g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting 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 |
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-E4
X-M5
Portrait
6.5/10
6.7/10
Street
7.5/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
5.2/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
7.4/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
6.3/10
Documentary
5.2/10
6.7/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
5.6/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.3/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.1/10
Casual
5.0/10
6.6/10
Food
5.9/10
6.8/10
Macro
5.7/10
6.3/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.6/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.3/10
Fun & simple
4.9/10
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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