X-M5vs Z30
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £479 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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