Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
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X-M5 vs A5100
Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-M5 — Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans: Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronicBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 307g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-M5
A5100
Portrait
6.7/10
5.4/10
Street
7.1/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
4.7/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
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Documentary
6.7/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
4.7/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
5.5/10
Casual
6.6/10
5.2/10
Food
6.8/10
5.9/10
Macro
6.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.6/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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