Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
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X-M5 vs A7R II
Quick take: The A7R II has the highest resolution at 42MP; only the A7R 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.
A7R II — Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography: The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | A7R IISony · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £420 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 42.4MPBest |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronicBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A7R II
Portrait
6.7/10
7.1/10
Street
7.1/10
5.8/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.3/10
5.9/10
Documentary
6.7/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
5.8/10
Landscape
5.3/10
6.4/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.7/10
Casual
6.6/10
3.9/10
Food
6.8/10
6.4/10
Macro
6.3/10
5.8/10
Architecture
5.6/10
6.4/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
6.0/10
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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