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 A7 II
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.
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.
A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | A7 IISony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £549Best |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 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 electronicBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | 350 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| 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 |
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
A7 II
Portrait
6.7/10
6.8/10
Street
7.1/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.3/10
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Documentary
6.7/10
5.7/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
5.8/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.8/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.7/10
Casual
6.6/10
3.8/10
Food
6.8/10
6.0/10
Macro
6.3/10
5.5/10
Architecture
5.6/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
6.4/10
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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