Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
new today at Wex Photo Video
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X-M5 vs A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the X-M5 is the most affordable; only the A7C 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.
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799Best | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
A7C II
Portrait
6.7/10
8.3/10
Street
7.1/10
7.9/10
Travel
6.6/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
7.8/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.7/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
7.3/10
Landscape
5.3/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
8.0/10
Casual
6.6/10
5.9/10
Food
6.8/10
8.0/10
Macro
6.3/10
7.7/10
Architecture
5.6/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
7.4/10
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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