X-M5vs A7R
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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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 (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The a7r has the highest resolution at 36mp; the a7r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £349 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 36.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | A7R |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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