The Fujifilm X-M5 is a 26.1MP APS-C (23.5mm x 15.6mm) mirrorless camera that features a single memory card slot compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) memory cards. The faster UHS-II cards will work but only at UHS-I speeds in camera.
SD cards support capacities of between 1-2GB, SDHC cards support 2-32GB and SDXC cards support 64GB-2TB.
The maximum bitrate supported by the X-M5 is 200Mbps which is 25MB/s. So a V30 rated UHS-I memory card will allow you to record in all the video formats supported. You can still use V60 and V90 UHS-II cards but there will be no benefit in-camera.
Despite no in-camera speed benefit when using UHS-II cards, you will benefit when copying images back to your computer with UHS-II cards being approximately 2x faster than UHS-I cards.
Recommended UHS-II SDXC Cards
Our top 10 recommended UHS-II SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Fujifilm X-M5 are:
| UHS-II Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| SanDisk Extreme Pro | 300 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices BLACK | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices Power | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Angelbird AV PRO SD (MK2) | 280 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Nextorage NX-F2PRO | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Sony SF-G Tough | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 2000X | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| OWC Atlas Ultra | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 1800x | 210 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| Nextorage NX-F2SE Series | 100 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
All of the UHS-II memory cards listed above have been confirmed as supported by Fujifilm.
Recommended UHS-I SDXC Cards
Our recommended UHS-I SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Fujifilm X-M5 are:
| UHS-I Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delkin Devices ADVANTAGE | 100 MB/s | 180 MB/s | V30 |
| Delkin Devices Black | 90 MB/s | 90 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Extreme * | 90 MB/s | 180 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro * | 90 MB/s | 200 MB/s | V30 |
| Lexar 800x PRO | 45 MB/s | 150 MB/s | V30 |
| Kingston Canvas Go Plus | 70 MB/s | 170 MB/s | V30 |
| SanDisk Ultra | NA | 140 MB/s | V10 |
Fujifilm has not tested any UHS-I memory cards in the X-M5, only UHS-II cards.
FAQs
How many images can be stored on a 64GB card?
The number of images that can be stored on a 64GB memory card with the X-M5 varies based on the image type that you are recording in. The following values are approximate because file size varies with the scene being shot:
- JPEG Fine: 4050
- JPEG Normal: 6000
- RAW Uncompressed: 1000
- RAW Lossless Compressed: 1990
- RAW Compressed: 2750
How many minutes of video can be recorded on a 64GB card?
When recording in 4k/6k 50Mbps you can record approximately 160 minutes of video, at 200Mbps this reduces to 40 minutes. Shots over one hour in length will be split across multiple files without interruption.
Is a V90 rated UHS-II SDXC card required for video?
The maximum bitrate supported by the X-M5 is 200Mbps which is 25MB/s. So a V30 rated UHS-I memory card will allow you to record in all the video formats supported. You can still use V60 and V90 UHS-II cards but there will be no benefit in-camera.
What is the difference between UHS-I and UHS-II memory cards?
UHS-II offers much faster speeds (up to 312 MB/s) compared to UHS-I (up to 104 MB/s). This is possible via a second row of pins and two data lanes for simultaneous upstream and downstream data transfer. The extra row of pins are visible on the back of UHS-II cards. Both card types are backward compatible, but a UHS-II card will only operate at UHS-I speeds in a camera that only supports UHS-I cards.
Are CFexpress Type B cards supported?
No, the X-M5 only supports SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I / UHS-II) memory cards, CFexpress Type B cards will not physically fit the camera.
Where can you find the Fujifilm X-M5 specifications?
Full specifications for the Fujifilm X-M5 can be found on Fujifilm's website.
