X-M5vs X100S
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.
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £250 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| 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 (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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