Fujifilm X100VI vs X-M5

The X100VI leads on more headline specs, but the X-M5 counters on a lighter 355 g body.

The short version

The Fujifilm X100VI and Fujifilm X-M5 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X100 and the X-M. Both launched in 2024. At launch the X100VI was $1,599 and the X-M5 $799, making the X-M5 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X100VI is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 40.2 MP of resolution, 11 fps continuous shooting, and 6-stop in-body stabilization, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X-M5 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 355 g body.

So which one? If you want 40.2 MP of resolution, get the X100VI. If a lighter 355 g body 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 X100VI wins

  • +40.2 MP of resolution
  • +11 fps continuous shooting
  • +6-stop in-body stabilization
  • +a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder
  • +450-shot battery life

Where the X-M5 wins

  • +a lighter 355 g body

X100VI vs X-M5: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X100VIX100VI
2024 · $1,599
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-M5X-M5
2024 · $799
General
Release year20242024
Launch price$1,599$799
StatusCurrentCurrent
Sensor & Image
Megapixels40.2 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans VX-Trans IV
ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
ISO range125–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionaiai
Burst (fps)118
Video
Max video6K 30p6K 30p
CodecH.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-Log2F-Log2
Physical
Stabilization6 stopsNone
ViewfinderHybrid OVF/EVF (3.69M dot)None
LCD3" tilt touch3" flip touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight521 g355 g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)450 shots330 shots
Software
Film sims89

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.