Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100F→Fujifilm X-M5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X100F

£450 used

2017

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-M5

£799 (+£349)

2024

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the X100F. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the X-M5

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	X100F	X-M5
Price	£450 used	£799
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Resolution	24MP	26MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection	Phase-detect, subject detection AF
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	Digital IS for video
Burst Rate	8fps	8fps electronic
Battery Life	~390 shots (CIPA)	~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)	↓
Weight	419g (body only)	307g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification)	None — rear screen only
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch)	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

Compare side-by-side

See X100F and X-M5 next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.

Get a personalised upgrade score

Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the X-M5 against your specific genres — not just specs.

Other upgrades from the X100F

Related buying guides

Camera family history