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X-M5 vs X-T4

Quick take: The X-M5 is the most affordable; only the X-T4 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.

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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-T4 — Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts: The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.

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-T4 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
  • X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
  • Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
  • Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-M5Fujifilm · 2024X-T4Fujifilm · 2020
Price £799Best£999
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 426.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution 26.1MP26.1MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AFHybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation Digital IS for video6.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 8fps electronic15fps mechanical / 30fps electronicBest
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best
Weight 307g (body only)Best607g (body only)
Dimensions 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder None — rear screen only0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mountFujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotDual SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jackUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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-T4
Portrait
6.7/10
7.3/10
Street
7.1/10
6.2/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
7.2/10
Vlogging & Video
7.8/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
6.0/10
Documentary
6.7/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
7.6/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.9/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
7.7/10
Casual
6.6/10
4.9/10
Food
6.8/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.3/10
6.8/10
Architecture
5.6/10
5.8/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
5.3/10
Fun & simple
4.3/10
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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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