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
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X-M5 is 8 months newer.
Wins
X-M5
Wins
X100VI
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 26.1 MP)
- AX-M5 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
- AX-M5 has higher RAW buffer depth (78 frames vs 52 frames)
- AX-M5 has lower Weight (355 g vs 521 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-M5
112 × 67 × 38 mm
355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
X-M5 is 16mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 17mm thinner than X100VI.
X-M5 is 166 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X-M5 · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-M5
112 × 67 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-M5
112 × 38 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-M5
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-M5
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100VI: 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 111.9, 66.6, 38
Internal RAW video
Only X-M5 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X-M5 supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
78 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better
Weight
355 g vs 521 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
330 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
In-body stabilization
Only X100VI supports it
Weather sealing
Only X100VI supports it
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
125 vs 160 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X-M5 or X100VI?
X100VI scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-M5 — 40.2MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the X-M5 and X100VI?
X-M5 is 26.1 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-M5 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
X-M5 does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-M5 or the X100VI?
X-M5 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-M5 and X100VI?
X-M5 weighs 355 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-M5 is 166 g lighter.
Do the X-M5 and X100VI record 4K video?
X-M5: 4K up to 60p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-M5 and X100VI weather sealed?
X-M5: No. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the X-M5 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-M5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-M5 launched at $799 and X100VI at $1,599. The X-M5 is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.