Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100F→Fujifilm X-M5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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
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Generation7 years newer (2024 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100F | X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +5.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100F | X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £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 | None | Digital IS for video | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 469g (with battery and card) | 355g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| 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 |
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