X-M5vs A7R III
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
VS
Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
View A7R III
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
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
A7R III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The a7r iii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the a7r iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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