Fujifilm X Series X-M5 Black 2024
The 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor delivers crisp low-light images with subject detection autofocus and 20fps burst for fast action. Its 307g body with intuitive touchscreen provides travel-friendly handling, while film simulations add creative flexibility without post-processing. Best for product photographers and streamers needing high-quality video and photos in a compact, portable setup.
About This Camera
The 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor delivers crisp low-light images with subject detection autofocus and 20fps burst for fast action. Its 307g body with intuitive touchscreen provides travel-friendly handling, while film simulations add creative flexibility without post-processing. Best for product photographers and streamers needing high-quality video and photos in a compact, portable setup.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 26.1MP aps-c
- Burst fps 20
- Video 4K @60fps
- Weight g 307
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong sensor (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong burst (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile) 12th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26.1 |
| ISO Range | 160 |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Single AF Continuous AF MF |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| Codec | AVC-LongG/H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X Series X-M5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 26.1MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 307 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X Series X-M5 | 62.8 | 36.2 | 11.8 | 77.4 | 74.2 | 93.2 | 44.9 | 83.7 | 64.2 | 93.4 | 62 | 33 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.4 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.2 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.7 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.9 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 97.6 | 93.4 | 84.5 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.2 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 0 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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