X-M5vs ZV-E10 II
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
VS
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £679 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
More comparisons with X-M5
Camera family history