Fujifilm X-M X-M5 Black

Fujifilm X-M X-M5 Black

Fujifilm
34 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

Sony
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Fujifilm X-M X-M5 Black

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Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

85 out of 100 high confidence 58 reviews

The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.

Pros
  • Exceptional autofocus
  • Pre-capture feature
  • Improved ergonomics
  • AI subject tracking
  • Enhanced IBIS
Cons
  • Unchanged hot shoe cover
  • Lack of RAW support in some editors
  • High price
  • EVF resolution drop during AF
  • Single SD card slot limitation
👍 Autofocus performance 12
👍 Pre capture feature 8
👍 Ergonomics and build 10
👍 Image quality 9
🤔 Price value 6
👎 Hot shoe cover issue 2

Scores

Beginner
Fujifilm
34
Sony
100
Video
Fujifilm
28
Sony
99
Wedding Events
Fujifilm
29
Sony
98
Photography
Fujifilm
41
Sony
95
Sports Wildlife
Fujifilm
28
Sony
94
Product Photography
Fujifilm
53
Sony
93
Youtube
Fujifilm
26
Sony
91
Travel
Fujifilm
25
Sony
90
Streaming
Fujifilm
32
Sony
85
Vlogging
Fujifilm
19
Sony
85

Specifications

Fujifilm X-M X-M5Sony a1 a1 II
Sensor
TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
Sizeaps-cfull-frame
Megapixels26.100000381469727 MP50.099998474121094 MP★
ISO Range—100★
Processor—BIONZ XR
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
759
AF Type—Phase Detection: 759
Eye AF—✓★
Animal AF—✓★
Subject Detection—✓★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)—30 fps★
Burst (Electronic)—30 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter—✓★
Video
Max Resolution—8K★
4K FPS—120 fps★
1080p FPS—240 fps★
10-bit—✓★
Log Profile—✓★
RAW Video—✓★
Codec—H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3.2"★
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating—✓★
EVF Resolution—9.4M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.66 kg0.66 kg★
Battery Life—420 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✗✓★
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
HDMIMicro HDMI★HDMI Output
Hot Shoe—✓★

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm X-M X-M5 Black

  • Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
  • Below average video (23rd percentile)
  • Below average burst (32nd percentile)
  • Below average af (34th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony a1 a1 II

Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.

Sony a1 a1 II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography