X-M5vs A7R IV
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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 — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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 IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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