X-M5vs GR IIIx HDF
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
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) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — |
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