X-M5vs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £700 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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