X-M5vs M11 Monochrom
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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Leica
M11 Monochrom (2023)
Starting from £8300 new
Best for Black & White Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Black & White Photography — M11 Monochrom (2023): The M11 Monochrom is the finest black-and-white camera in the world. A 60MP sensor with no colour filter array produces sharpness and tonal depth no colour camera can match — combined with extended high-ISO performance. Manual focus, no video, and an extraordinary price make it a specialist instrument, but for dedicated B&W photographers it is unmatched.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
- 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
M11 Monochrom (2023)
- Dedicated black-and-white photographers who demand the finest possible monochrome files
- Fine art and documentary photographers who work exclusively in B&W
- Leica M system users who want maximum monochrome image quality
- Astrophotographers — monochrome sensors excel at capturing fine star detail
Quick take: The m11 monochrom has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | M11 Monochrom (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £8,300 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | M11 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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