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X-M5 vs A6400

Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-M5 is the most affordable; only the A6400 is weather sealed.

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.

A6400 — Content Creation & Vlogging: The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.

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
A6400 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
  • Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
  • Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
  • Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-M5Fujifilm · 2024A6400Sony · 2019
Price £799£749Best
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 424.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI
Resolution 26.1MPBest24.2MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AFPhase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF
Stabilisation Digital IS for videoNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 8fps electronic11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF trackingBest
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)~410 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 307g (body only)Best403g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder None — rear screen onlyEVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots
Mount Fujifilm X-mountSony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jackMicro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 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
A6400
Portrait
6.7/10
6.7/10
Street
7.1/10
7.3/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.8/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
5.1/10
Documentary
6.7/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
6.9/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
7.4/10
Casual
6.6/10
5.8/10
Food
6.8/10
6.1/10
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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