Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm X100V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-M5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X100V
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps electronic
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | X100V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-M5 | X100V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,099 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 478g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
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