X-M5vs Z50 II
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 |
| 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/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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