Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-M5 vs A6000
Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6000 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.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | 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
A6000
Portrait
6.7/10
6.3/10
Street
7.1/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.3/10
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Documentary
6.7/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
6.2/10
Landscape
5.3/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.7/10
Casual
6.6/10
4.4/10
Food
6.8/10
5.5/10
Macro
6.3/10
5.0/10
Architecture
5.6/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
4.6/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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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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