Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-M5
The X-M5 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 II counters on a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder and 380-shot battery life.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-M5 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the X-M. The X-M5 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2024. At launch the X-T30 II was $899 and the X-M5 $799, making the X-M5 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-T30 II is the stronger body of the two. It gives you a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder and 380-shot battery life.
The X-M5 isn't far behind. It hits back with AI subject-detection AF, 6K/30p video, and a lighter 355 g body.
So which one? If you want a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder, get the X-T30 II. If AI subject-detection AF is closer to what you actually need, the X-M5 is the smarter buy. And the X-M5 costs less — $799 at launch.
Where the X-T30 II wins
- +a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder
- +380-shot battery life
Where the X-M5 wins
- +AI subject-detection AF
- +6K/30p video
- +a lighter 355 g body
X-T30 II vs X-M5: full specs
| Spec |  X-T30 II2021 · $899 |  X-M52024 · $799 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans IV | X-Trans IV |
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | X-Processor 5 |
| ISO range | 160–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | face-eye | ai |
| Burst (fps) | 8 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K 30p | 6K 30p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.265, H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log | F-Log2 |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) | None |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" flip touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 378 g | 355 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 380 shots | 330 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 7 | 9 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.