Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
new today at Wex Photo Video
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X-M5 vs X-T50
Quick take: The X-T50 has the highest resolution at 40MP; 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.
Fujifilm
X-T50 2024
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
£1399
new today at Wex Photo Video
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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-T50 — Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution: The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
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-T50 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | X-T50Fujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MPBest |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 389g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 3.69M 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-T50
Portrait
6.7/10
7.8/10
Street
7.1/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.3/10
6.2/10
Documentary
6.7/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
7.2/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
7.6/10
Casual
6.6/10
6.0/10
Food
6.8/10
7.3/10
Macro
6.3/10
7.2/10
Architecture
5.6/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
5.2/10
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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