Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI
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 Fujifilm X100VI
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Resolution40MP vs 26MP (+14MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Fujifilm X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -5.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-M5 | Fujifilm X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 7-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 533g with battery and card | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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