X-M5vs A7 IV
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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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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