X-M5vs Nikon D7500
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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