Fujifilm X-M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 III
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FujifilmX-M5 | FujifilmX-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2024 | November 2025 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.6 mm | 23.5 × 15.6 mm |
| Effective resolution | 26.1 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Largest image | 6240 × 4160 | 6240 × 4160 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 160–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Image formats | 14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion | 14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion |
| ISO detail | Standard ISO 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200 | Standard ISO 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200 |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X mount | Fujifilm X mount |
| Stabilisation | Electronic only | Electronic only |
| Maximum continuous burst | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Autofocus | – | Hybrid contrast and phase detection; subject recognition for animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft and trains; insect and drone detection use bird and aircraft settings |
| Shutter | – | Mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 s; electronic shutter up to 1/32000 s |
| Burst detail | 30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 fps electronic without crop | 30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 fps electronic without crop; 8 fps mechanical |
| Stabilisation detail | Electronic stabilisation for movies only; no sensor-shift stabilisation. Optical stabilisation depends on the fitted lens. | Electronic stabilisation for movies only; no sensor-shift stabilisation. Optical stabilisation depends on the fitted lens. |
| Flash | – | Built-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 7 at ISO 200; mechanical flash sync 1/180 s |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps |
| Video detail | Open-gate 6.2K 3:2 at up to 29.97p, internal 4:2:2 10-bit. Optional FAN-001 cooling fan attaches directly to the rear; vertical Short Movie mode crops 9:16 footage without rotating the camera. | Open-gate 6.2K at up to 29.97p, internal 4:2:2 10-bit; DCI 4K and UHD up to 59.94p with 1.18× crop when digital stabilisation is off; Full HD high-speed up to 240p |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | 1,620,000 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | Vari-angle touchscreen with approximately 1.04 million dots; 3.0-inch size confirmed by TechRadar | – |
| Viewfinder detail | No viewfinder, as reported by Photography Blog and TechRadar | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 440 photographs | 425 photographs |
| Body weight | 307 g (better) | 329 g |
| Release detail | Maker global announcement specifies mid-November 2024 availability; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph includes the optional XC 15-45mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens. | Maker global announcement specifies November 2025 availability. Regional review dates differ; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph shows the separately available XC 13-33mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens. |
| Recording media | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I |
| Ports | USB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets | USB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 2.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery life detail | NP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 440 photographs in Economy mode or 330 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R | NP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 425 photographs in Economy mode or 315 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.6 × 38.0 mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 307 g excluding battery and memory card; 355 g including them | Approximately 329 g excluding battery and memory card; 378 g including them |
| Colours | Black and silver | Black, silver and charcoal silver |
| In the box | NP-W126S battery, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling fan connector cover | NP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap and body cap |
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