How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a6100 vs Fujifilm X-M5
Short AnswerThe Sony a6100 and Fujifilm X-M5 split the spec sheet evenly, so the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionFujifilm X-M5
Battery LifeSony a6100
WeightFujifilm X-M5
Launch PriceSony a6100
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.2
B26.1
Battery (Shots)
A420
B330
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A396
B355
Form Factor
120 × 66.9 × 59.4 mm
111.9 × 66.6 × 38 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a6100 If…
- Higher battery life (420 shots vs 330 shots)
- Costs less at launch ($750 vs $799)
Choose Fujifilm X-M5 If…
- Higher resolution (26.1 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- Lighter body (355 g vs 396 g)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a6100 | Fujifilm X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 425 | — |
| Low-Light AF | -1 EV | — |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 11 fps | 8 fps |
| Electronic Burst | — | 30 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | None |
| EVF Resolution | 1.44M | — |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 30p | 6.2K 30p |
| Internal Color | 8-bit 4:2:0 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 396 g | 355 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | — |
| Battery (CIPA) | 420 Shots | 330 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | No | — |
| Launch Price | 750 | 799 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.