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X-H1 vs X-M5
Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-H1 is the most affordable; only the X-H1 is weather sealed.
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 Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-H1 — Landscape & Travel: The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
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-H1 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a 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-H1Fujifilm · 2018 | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £277 usedBest | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 307g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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-H1
X-M5
Portrait
6.9/10
6.7/10
Street
5.7/10
7.1/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
5.3/10
6.3/10
Documentary
5.8/10
6.7/10
Sports & Action
6.6/10
5.6/10
Landscape
5.4/10
5.3/10
Wildlife
6.9/10
6.1/10
Casual
4.4/10
6.6/10
Food
6.2/10
6.8/10
Macro
6.2/10
6.3/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.6/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
7.4/10
Fun & simple
—
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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