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X-M5 vs A6100

Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6100 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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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.

A6100 — Beginner, Family, Travel: Best autofocus in its class for the price.

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
A6100 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
  • Families stepping up from a smartphone
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-M5Fujifilm · 2024A6100Sony · 2019
Price £799£649Best
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest24.2MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p4K 30fps
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AF425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking
Stabilisation Digital IS for videoNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 8fps electronic11fpsBest
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)420 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 307g (body only)Best396g (body only)
Dimensions 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None — rear screen onlyEVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-mountSony E-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSD UHS-I / Memory Stick
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jackWi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI

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
A6100
Portrait
6.7/10
6.7/10
Street
7.1/10
7.3/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
5.1/10
Vlogging & Video
7.8/10
6.2/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
4.9/10
Documentary
6.7/10
5.2/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
6.5/10
Landscape
5.3/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.9/10
Casual
6.6/10
6.4/10
Food
6.8/10
6.2/10
Macro
6.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.6/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
6.0/10
Fun & simple
4.3/10
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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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