Fujifilm X-M5 Body

The X-M5 is a brilliant mini-format mirrorless camera, particularly for video enthusiasts. It delivers high image quality and features fast, accurate autofocus. It is easy to use. As is typical of video-oriented models, the X-M5 does not have a built-in viewfinder or flash. If you opt for the X-M5, it’s best to use smaller lenses; with larger ones, it becomes a bit top-heavy.

Recently, camera manufacturers have criminally neglected entry-level cameras. As a result, hardly any new models have come onto the market that are available from specialist retailers for less than 1000 euros - let alone for less than 500 euros. In the days of DSLRs, the choice in this price range was much greater...

The X-M5 is the manufacturer's smallest system camera and is fully designed for video. It delivers high image quality and comes with many additional functions, such as recording in 4K at 60 frames per second or in portrait format 9:16 suitable for Instagram & Co. The autofocus is faster and more precise than its equally expensive sister model, the X-T30 II, but the X-M5 lacks a viewfinder and pop-up flash.

The Fujifilm X-M5 achieved strong results in almost all categories in our test. It is a good entry-level camera for anyone who wants a DSLM that is as small, light and comfortable as possible with good photo and video quality. However, the lightweight camera leaves a lot to be desired in terms of features and handling: if you have rather large hands or would like an electronic viewfinder, you might...

If you can do without the viewfinder, the X-M5 is a small system camera with great AI autofocus and high image quality at a moderate price. Viewfinder fans will find what they are looking for in the Sony Alpha 6600, which is just over 1000 euros and comes with an image stabiliser...