X-M5vs Sony A7R V
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
View Sony A7R V
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 — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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