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X-M5 vs X100F

Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X100F is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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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.

X100F — Street, Travel & Everyday Photography: The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.

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
X100F (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Street photographers who want a discreet, tactile camera with a fixed 35mm lens
  • Travel photographers who prefer one lens and minimal kit
  • Fujifilm fans who want the X100 experience at a lower cost than the X100V or VI
  • Photographers who value the hybrid OVF/EVF for a rangefinder-like shooting style
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-M5Fujifilm · 2024X100FFujifilm · 2017
Price £799£450 usedBest
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 424.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Resolution 26.1MPBest24.3MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AFIntelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection
Stabilisation Digital IS for videoNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 8fps electronic8fps
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)~390 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 307g (body only)Best419g (body only)
Dimensions 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None — rear screen onlyHybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount Fujifilm X-mountFixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jackWi-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
X100F
Portrait
6.7/10
4.4/10
Street
7.1/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.3/10
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Documentary
6.7/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
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Landscape
5.3/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
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Casual
6.6/10
3.4/10
Food
6.8/10
3.6/10
Macro
6.3/10
2.3/10
Architecture
5.6/10
3.6/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
4.2/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
5.5/10

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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