X-M5vs A9 II
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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Sony
A9 II (2019)
Starting from £3299 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View A9 II
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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — A9 II (2019): The A9 II polished the A9's groundbreaking formula — 20fps blackout-free, improved subject tracking, and a LAN port made it the professional sports standard.
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
A9 II (2019)
- Sports photographers who need 20fps with reliable eye and body tracking
- Photojournalists who need LAN transfer and instant wireless file delivery
- Wildlife photographers who want the fastest Sony AF in a proven body
- A9 owners who need the improved ergonomics, weather sealing, and Ethernet
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the a9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | A9 II (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £3,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 678g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet (LAN), HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | A9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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