Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-M5 vs X-S20
Quick take: The X-M5 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.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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.
X-S20 — Hybrid Photo & Video: 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)
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
X-S20 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | X-S20Fujifilm · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799Best | £1,299 |
| 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 | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~750 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 491g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| 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 |
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-M5
X-S20
Portrait
6.7/10
7.9/10
Street
7.1/10
7.2/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
6.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.7/10
7.3/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
7.4/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
7.7/10
Casual
6.6/10
6.2/10
Food
6.8/10
7.5/10
Macro
6.3/10
7.2/10
Architecture
5.6/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
5.7/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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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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