Fujifilm
X-M5
Tiny creator-focused X-mount camera with a 26MP X-Trans sensor, X-Processor 5, 6.2K video, and vlog controls.
$799
Released Oct 2024
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
X-M5 is 4.7 years newer.
Wins
X-M5
Wins
X100V
9 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-M5 has higher RAW buffer depth (78 frames vs 17 frames)
- AX-M5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 8 fps)
- AX-M5 has lower Weight (355 g vs 478 g)
- BX100V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs 330 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-M5
112 × 67 × 38 mm
355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
X-M5 is 16mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 15mm thinner than X100V.
X-M5 is 123 g lighter than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X-M5 · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
X-M5
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-M5
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100V: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-M5
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 111.9, 66.6, 38
RAW buffer depth
78 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X-M5 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only X-M5 supports it
Codecs
Adds H.265
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X-M5 supports it
Reasons to choose
X100V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 330 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 26.1 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 160
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-M5
Pros
- ✓Very small X-mount body
- ✓6.2K open-gate video
- ✓Creator microphone modes
- ✓Affordable entry into Fujifilm X
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single card slot
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-M5 or X100V?
X-M5 scores 8.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for X100V — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-M5 and X100V?
Both cameras share the same 26.1 MP resolution.
Do the X-M5 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?
X-M5 does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-M5 or the X100V?
X-M5 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-M5 and X100V?
X-M5 weighs 355 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X-M5 is 123 g lighter.
Do the X-M5 and X100V record 4K video?
X-M5: 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X-M5 and X100V weather sealed?
X-M5: No. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the X-M5 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X100V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-M5 launched at $799 and X100V at $1,399. The X-M5 is $600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.