X-H2vs X-M5
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Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm 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-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | X-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £799 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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