X-M5vs A6700
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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