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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

Launch price

Released Oct 2024

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Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

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X-M5 is 4.7 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

X-M5

★ Wildlife★ Sports & Action

Wins

2categories

X100V

★ Sports & Action★ Travel

9 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-M5 wins 3 categories·X100V wins 2 categories
  • 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

X-M5X100V
Resolution26.1 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight355 g478 g
Battery330 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-M5

112 × 67 × 38 mm

355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

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 lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseX-M5X100V
Portrait
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
1.5Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

X-M5
X100V
Resolution
26.1 MP
26.1 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-M5
X100V
Aperture
—
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
—
35 mm
X-M5
X100V
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 4
X-M5
X100V
ISO min (native)
160
160
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
X-M5
X100V
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

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.

How does stabilization compare between the X-M5 and X100V?

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.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.