X-M5vs X-S20
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?
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.
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Who should buy what
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
X-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
Quick take: The x-m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | X-S20 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £849 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~750 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 491g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | X-S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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