Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
new today at Wex Photo Video
Decision tools · Compare
X-M5 vs X-T30 II
Quick take: The X-T30 II 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-T30 II 2021
Best for Street & portrait photography
£499
list price · used from £427 at eBay
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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-T30 II — Street & Portrait Photography: Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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-T30 II (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £499Best |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| 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" touchscreen, tilting |
| 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, 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-T30 II
Portrait
6.7/10
6.4/10
Street
7.1/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
4.9/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.3/10
4.9/10
Documentary
6.7/10
5.1/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
6.4/10
Landscape
5.3/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.6/10
Casual
6.6/10
4.9/10
Food
6.8/10
5.8/10
Macro
6.3/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.6/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
5.0/10
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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