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X-M5 vs XF10

Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the XF10 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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-M5Fujifilm · 2024XF10Fujifilm · 2018
Price £799—
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 424.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest24.2MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p4K/15p, Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AFIntelligent Hybrid AF (contrast + phase detection), 91 points, face / eye detection
Stabilisation Digital IS for videoNo IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate 8fps electronicBest6fps
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)~330 shots (CIPA)
Weight 307g (body only)279g (with battery)Best
Dimensions 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm112.5 × 64.4 × 41mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None — rear screen onlyNone (rear screen only)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Fujifilm X-mountFixed Fujinon 28mm equivalent f/2.8
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jackMicro USB, micro HDMI, 2.5mm mic, 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
XF10
Portrait
6.7/10
3.2/10
Street
7.1/10
7.2/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
3.3/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.3/10
4.3/10
Documentary
6.7/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
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Landscape
5.3/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
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Casual
6.6/10
5.0/10
Food
6.8/10
4.3/10
Macro
6.3/10
2.7/10
Architecture
5.6/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
3.9/10
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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