X-M5vs A7 II
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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