X-M5vs D5
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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