Who should buy the X-M5?

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

How much does the X-M5 cost in the UK?

The X-M5 starts from £799 in the UK, available across 6 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-M5

Name: X-M5
Brand: Fujifilm
Availability: InStock

The Fujifilm X-M5 is a compact, vlogging-focused APS-C camera with a fully articulating screen, 6.2K video, and a built-in ND filter — at the most affordable price in the X-series. It sacrifices the EVF for a slimmer profile and targets content creators who want Fujifilm's film simulations and colour science in their video work.

GearFrame's Take

Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.

Starting from

£799 new

Used from £534 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£849

Available at 6 retailers

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Wex Photo Video

£799

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eBay used

Lowest Buy It Now · marketplace

£534

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Wex Photo Video used

£720

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Clifton Cameras used

£799

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£689

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Core

Released

2024

Sensor

26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4

Resolution

26.1 MP

Mount

Fujifilm X-mount

Dimensions

111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm

Weight

307g (body only)

Weather Sealed

Performance

Autofocus

Phase-detect, subject detection AF

Stabilisation

Digital IS for video

Burst Rate

8fps electronic

Battery Life

~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)

Features

Video

6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p

Viewfinder

None — rear screen only

Screen

3.0" fully articulating touchscreen

Memory Cards

Single SD UHS-I slot

Connectivity

USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

APS-C

Viewfinder Type

None

Screen Type

Fully articulating

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

330 shots

Dimensions

112 × 66 × 39mm

Weight (Grams)

355g

Autofocus Type

On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)

Subject Detection

Face, Eye, Animal, Bird, Vehicle, Insect

Max Burst Rate

8.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Maximum Native ISO

12800

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

60fps

10-Bit Video

Yes

Log Profile

Yes

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

HDMI Port Type

Micro

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111 lenses compatible with the Fujifilm X-mount mount.

XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ

£239

Laowa

4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye

30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

£319

Fujifilm

XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS

£329

TTArtisan

100mm f/2.8 2X Macro Tilt-Shift

XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II

16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

£389

Thypoch

Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH

XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye

£409

Sigma

56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

£419

Laowa

65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary

Color-Skopar 18mm f/2.8 Aspherical

£469

Sigma

23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD

12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary

XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro

£569

Laowa

8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF

XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR

£599

Tamron

17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD

£599

Fujifilm

XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro

£599

Sigma

16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary

Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical

£629

Sigma

10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary

£648

Sigma

18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary

£649

Thypoch

Simera 35mm f/1.4 ASPH

£649

Thypoch

Simera 28mm f/1.4 ASPH

£649

Voigtlander

Macro APO Ultron 35mm f/2

£649

Laowa

Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO

£649

Fujifilm

XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

£679

Fujifilm

XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

£679

Fujifilm

XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

£699

Fujifilm

XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR

£699

Laowa

12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

£719

Fujifilm

XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR

£799

Laowa

Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO

Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro

XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR

£899

Fujifilm

XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR

150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

£1099

Fujifilm

XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR

£1099

Fujifilm

XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro

£1149

Fujifilm

XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II

£1149

Fujifilm

XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

£1149

Voigtlander

Nokton 35mm f/0.9 Aspherical

XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR

£1499

Fujifilm

XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

£1699

Fujifilm

XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR

£1799

Fujifilm

XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR

£2499

Fujifilm

XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR

XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR

£4199

Who should buy this

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

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

6.7

Street

7.1

Travel

6.6

Wedding & Events

5.2

Vlogging & Video

7.8

Filmmaking

6.3

Documentary

6.7

Sports & Action

5.6

Landscape

5.3

Wildlife

6.1

Casual

6.6

Food

6.8

Macro

6.3

Architecture

5.6

Astrophotography

5.3

Fun & simple

4.3

✅ Great For

📱

Vlogging & Video 7.8 Strong on portability, creator features and autofocus. Built for it — articulating screen, mic jack, ND filter, and Fujifilm colour in video.

🌆

Street 7.1 Strong on portability, autofocus and discreet body. Compact and discreet. Fujifilm JPEGs from this sensor remain excellent for street work.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

🎉

Fun & simple 4.3 Held back by price and ease of use.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →