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 (78th percentile) 78th
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 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X Series X-M5 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 26.1MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 315 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 30 | 75 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 307 | 610 | 721 | 590 | 620 | 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 | 62.9 | 36.2 | 12 | 77.5 | 74.6 | 93 | 45 | 84 | 63.9 | 93.3 | 62.4 | 33 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.9 | 88.7 | 94.8 | 90.7 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.5 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 87.9 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56 | 89.4 | 84 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.3 | 88.1 | 83.7 | 49 | 98.6 | 84 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 98.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.8 | 89.5 | 95.3 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 53.5 | 90.8 | 84 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 90.2 | 88.8 | 99.8 | 84.7 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 84 | 0 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
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