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product_id: 663398084
title: "X-M5 Black Body"
brand: "fujifilm"
price: "KSh341600"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Fujifilm"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/663398084-x-m5-black-body
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region: Kenya
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# Lightweight 355g body 6.2K/30p video capture 26.1 MP APS-C sensor X-M5 Black Body

**Brand:** fujifilm
**Price:** KSh341600
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your street style shots with the X-M5 — compact, capable, and ready to capture your next moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** X-M5 Black Body by fujifilm
- **How much does it cost?** KSh341600 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/663398084-x-m5-black-body)

## Best For

- fujifilm enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fujifilm brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Carry pro-level 26.1MP APS-C sensor in a sleek, lightweight frame for ultimate mobility.
- • **Cinematic Video Ready:** Shoot stunning 6.2K/30p videos with advanced HEVC/H.265 compression for crystal-clear storytelling.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Wi-Fi, USB, and Micro HDMI ports keep you connected and ready to share your work instantly.
- • **Versatile Shooting Modes:** From manual to program modes, master your creative vision with full exposure control.
- • **Hybrid Autofocus Precision:** 117-point hybrid AF system ensures sharp focus whether capturing fast street moments or portraits.

## Overview

The Fujifilm X-M5 Black Body is a lightweight mirrorless camera featuring a 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and 6.2K/30p video capture. Designed for photography enthusiasts seeking portability without sacrificing image quality, it offers a 117-point hybrid autofocus system, multiple exposure modes, and versatile connectivity options including Wi-Fi and Micro HDMI. Despite its compact size, it delivers professional-grade imaging performance ideal for street and travel photography.

## Description

This X Series model is the perfect camera for a wide range of users, from those new to photography with a digital camera to photography enthusiasts who want to further enhance their enjoyment of photography.

Review: Not comfortable to hold - I disliked this camera the moment I picked it up. It’s small, but not particularly ergonomically friendly, especially for a camera with no viewfinder, which is why I returned it.
Review: Poor ergonomics and handling - I have used a wide range of camera systems as a semi-professional photographer since 1996. This is my first Fujifilm camera, and it is easily the most poorly designed camera I have ever used. I bought the X-M5 as a compact street photography camera, but its ergonomics are fundamentally flawed. The placement of the control dials, buttons, and knobs is ill-considered, making it far too easy to change settings unintentionally while shooting. This results in constant disruption to the shooting process and undermines any sense of control. The shutter release is excessively sensitive, with almost no usable half-press, which makes precise focus control unreliable. The ON/OFF switch is awkward and unintuitive, further slowing down operation. Overall handling is poor, and even with an added thumb rest or grip, the camera remains uncomfortable and insecure in use. Image quality is merely adequate. When applying exposure compensation of –0.3 EV or beyond, strong and clearly visible vignetting appears, which is unacceptable for a modern camera. Battery life is also subpar, limiting its practicality for real-world street photography.

## Features

- Light and Compact
- X Trans CMOS 4
- 26,1 MP
- X Processor 5
- 6.2K / 30p Video

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DJC3XZT7 |
| Aperture modes | automatic, manual |
| Are Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 1:1, 3:2 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Hybrid |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 117 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,906 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 6 in Mirrorless Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 10 Bit |
| Box Contents | Camera Body Only |
| Brand Name | Fujifilm |
| Camera Flash Type | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR lens: 16-80mm focal length range, Optical Image Stabilization, Weather-resistant. |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, Smartphones, Tablets, External Storage Devices, Accessories compatible with USB data transfer protocols, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and supported file formats |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Fujifilm X |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 30 FPS |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Crop Mode | APS-C |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (32) |
| Digital Scene Transition | false |
| Digital Zoom | 10 x |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 6240 x 4160 pixels |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 1,040,000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 26.1 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 51200 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | [Multiple] 'Manual', 'Automatic', 'Program', 'Aperture-priority', 'Shutter-priority' |
| File Format | DCF, JPEG, HEIF, RAF, HEVC/H265, Linear PCM, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
| Flash Modes Description | Automatic |
| Focus Features | Hybrid |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Auto and manual focus |
| Form Factor | Mirrorless |
| Generation | 5 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, Micro-HDMI |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization Type | Digital |
| Item Weight | 355 Grams |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | 18-55mm |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 16900678 |
| Maximum Aperture | 2 f |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 26,1 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 23 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 26 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/32000 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Evaluative |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/80000 Seconds |
| Model Name | Body black |
| Model Number | 16900678 |
| Model Series | X-M |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Micro HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 1.0 |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Product Features | Built-In Microphone |
| Real Angle Of View | 12.5 Degrees |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 26.1 MP |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 16900678 |
| Shooting Modes | Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography |
| Supported Image Format | DCF, JPEG, HEIF, RAF |
| Total Still Resolution | 26.1 MP |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Video Capture Format | HEVC/H265, Linear PCM (with stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz), MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Linear PCM (with stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz), MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC |
| Video Capture Resolution | 6,2k/30p |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD screen |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology Type | Wi-Fi |
| Write Speed | 30 fps |
| Zoom | Manual Focus |

## Product Details

- **Aspect ratio:** 16:9, 1:1, 3:2
- **Compatible mountings:** Fujifilm X
- **Expanded ISO minimum:** 80
- **Image stabilisation:** Digital
- **Maximum aperture:** 2 f
- **Maximum focal length:** 23 Millimeters
- **Metering description:** Evaluative
- **Optical zoom:** 1.0
- **Photo sensor technology:** CMOS
- **Supported file format:** DCF, JPEG, HEIF, RAF, HEVC/H265, Linear PCM, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC

## Images

![X-M5 Black Body - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ildrou4LL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ Not comfortable to hold
*by A***B on 4 December 2025*

I disliked this camera the moment I picked it up. It’s small, but not particularly ergonomically friendly, especially for a camera with no viewfinder, which is why I returned it.

### ⭐⭐ Poor ergonomics and handling
*by A***K on 29 December 2025*

I have used a wide range of camera systems as a semi-professional photographer since 1996. This is my first Fujifilm camera, and it is easily the most poorly designed camera I have ever used. I bought the X-M5 as a compact street photography camera, but its ergonomics are fundamentally flawed. The placement of the control dials, buttons, and knobs is ill-considered, making it far too easy to change settings unintentionally while shooting. This results in constant disruption to the shooting process and undermines any sense of control. The shutter release is excessively sensitive, with almost no usable half-press, which makes precise focus control unreliable. The ON/OFF switch is awkward and unintuitive, further slowing down operation. Overall handling is poor, and even with an added thumb rest or grip, the camera remains uncomfortable and insecure in use. Image quality is merely adequate. When applying exposure compensation of –0.3 EV or beyond, strong and clearly visible vignetting appears, which is unacceptable for a modern camera. Battery life is also subpar, limiting its practicality for real-world street photography.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***A on 7 December 2024*

Für meinen Japan Urlaub habe ich eine kompakte, hübsche Kamera gesucht, bei der ich die Bilder möglichst unbearbeitet ausdrucken kann. Zudem ist die Kamera erhältlich (im vergleich zur x100vi). Bis jetzt bin ich absolut zufrieden! Pro: -gute Handhabung mit kleinen Händen -tolle Filmsimulationen die durch das Rad auf der Kamera gut auswählbar sind -hübsche Bilder -toller Autofokus Con: -kein Sucher (was mich persönlich nicht stört)

## Frequently Bought Together

- FUJIFILM X-M5 Black Body
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- Fujifilm NP-W126S Lithium-Ion Battery for X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1, X-A1

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*Last updated: 2026-06-13*