@@thefilmalliance What the iPhone does is ultraprocess your image to make it looks sharp and professional. At the end of the day it's not telling you any turth, just what the manufacturer wants you to see
What I absolutely HATE with the iPhones is that small green dot lens reflection you get when shooting towards even not very bright sources. This is almost a dead giveaway that the movie are shoot on an iPhone. The worst thing is that iPhones have got this problem since probably iPhone 6,. And when Apple are brave enough to marketing the new iPhone 16 as a tool for moviemakers it’s a disgrace that they haven`t fixed this issue yet..
The devil is in the details. iPhone 16 Pro is a phone. It is compact. And it gets a regularly nice shots and video. But iPhone 16 Pro is not comparable to any APS-C or DSLR or Bridge cameras. You cannot use iPhone 16 Pro for a professional video blogging without an external monitor to see the display. When I travel - I use iPhone's camera at the rare occasions. And the main reason is that any other camera, which is camera actually, and not not a phone - is better. My personal choice as my camera of the year goes to the bridge camera Sony RX10 Mk3. It is somehow compact, with a single telescopic lens, with an excellent quality of the photo and video. I love the way you prepare your videos! Very professional!
@@thefilmalliance Exactly! I couldn't find a word for that. A memory catcher! By the way, I was testing different filters-like lenses for iPhone, like Freewell, K&F, etc - non of them really improve anything, except making the picture more blurry.
The xm5 is incredible.. gonna travel to Teneriffa with it tomorrow with it & a tamron 18-300 as well as a Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm F0,95. Very nice it gets the recognition it deserves!!
With the Fuji you can dial a film simulation and shoot with great quality SOOC. With the phone you need to record in log or raw to edit in post to get good enough quality. In normal video the oversharpening is atrocious, the vibrance and dehaze are to the top. Maybe a third party app can deliver good video SOOP
That fountain is the measuring stick all cameras should be compared with. Movement in low light. The fact that it is lit means you can clearly see without needing to zoom in. Plus water is very hard to process.
Loved the video ♥️ I decided to get a camera, the x-m5. I want to get into photography especially now that I travel each year. I feel the camera gives me that excitement and be immersed in that creative moment - a creative escape!
The electronic stabilization on the Fujifilm XM5 looks really bad. It's likely best to only use stabilized lenses if you can. That's what i did on my Nikon Z30. But not all lenses have Vibration Reduction in them.
To make a fair comparison, you should have used some third party app (like BM camera app) that allows to shoot in LOG on the iPhone. This is when the little beast unleashes its full potential. Shoot in log, grade the footage properly and make the comparison again. You'll probably be surprised. As to me, I'm more and more leaning to use iPhone 16 pro max as main video camera for my home and travel video. I have been using Panasonic GH5S (which is often called a low light king) and trust me, the iPhone is on par with it in low light when shooting on main 24mm lens. It's VERY good. The only thing you need to do is to control the ISO when shooting, not allowing it to go above 800 (this is the mark when the footage gets noisy) even at the cost of underexposing the footage. It can then be pulled of shadows thanks to 10 bit log footage then iPhone spits out.
Can we get sharp portraits and landscape photos in day light and night time with XM5 without stabilization and non stabilized lenses, because all good sharp prime lenses are non stabilized? or Sony a6700 is good option instead?
Coming from a Sony system, these Fuji camera control settings and menu systems got me to cussing a couple of times, but once I set the things I need for easy access, it’s all about the film simulation and recipe baby 😄
I’ve had the camera for a while. I said I was going to sell it, but I’m giving it another shot. Maybe I rushed to judgment, but I tend to like the video out of this camera more than the photos which was not what I expected. Also, we’re all waiting for that day when Apple makes their own camera with either a full frame or a crop sensor camera with Apple captation photography that’s gonna be insane.
It’s great you’re giving it another go. I’ve heard a lot of people are getting a bit burnt out on the latest and greatest, so maybe you’re ahead of the curve. We are waiting for that Apple Camera for sure. Are you sure that's happening?
@ I don’t see how it’s not in the future the younger generation like my daughter’s want a camera that’s dedicated, but they want that image to go direct to their phone. They don’t want to work with third-party software or post processing at least not my daughters so if you had a dedicated Apple style camera from Apple that brings all that computer science and power to a dedicated camera with a larger sensor that’s the next generation. I’m surprised Samsung, nor Sony has jumped on this idea since they make phones already and have the computer power behind them. Maybe they know once that’s done it’s gonna be hard time for the camera industry selling dedicated cameras that don’t transfer to your phone effortlessly. Interesting times ahead by the way I love your work. I watched your videos when you first started out and good Lord you outdo everybody now.
This is a very welcome and unbiased review of these “cameras.” Job well done! I have spend over a decade traveling to the UK. Most of that time I carried a shoulder bag loaded with a DSLR, three lenses, and the usual additions - spare batteries, lens and sensor cleaning gear, and filters. After two weeks in country shooting from dawn to dusk my back and shoulder were a wreck. Once I got my hands on an iPhone 13 Pro Max, I never looked back. The X-M5 is a capable little camera, but I was really stunned by how well the image quality iPhone 16 Pro Max held up - especially when it comes to shooting video. If you want to improve the iPhone images look in to one of the apps that allow more exposure control. Your channel is really worth subscribing to.
Thanks PD, I agree, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is impressive compared to the Fuji X-M5. If your shooting in low light the iPhone 16 Pro can’t really stand with the Fuji X-M5 but all other scenarios (other than stab) I think it’s a tough decision. Thanks for the comment
It handles heat in a great manner Its perfect for gimbal operation and weddings specially using flog2 at iso 3200 with a VND It might overheat faster when connecting an HDMI monitor plus charging the device with a power bank or dummy battery while operating, A cheap solution is to get a ulanzi universal fan V2 or a ulanzi camera fan cou1 accessories, now I can do all day conference recordings without having to power down the camera
I'm looking to get my first camera. I mainly need a travel camera so portability is important but I'm looking for a camera i can also grow with. So for the price point I have narrowed it down to the XM-5 or the R8.... please help me decide!
@thefilmalliance No unfortunately I live outside of the States right now and have no camera stores near me but I will pick up a camera when i go back to the US for vacation in a month or two. I am really interested in street and landscape photography with very little video use. Just not sure if the size XM-5 is better for me than a more expensive R8 eco system
Neither the XM-5 or the R8 has IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization). I just bought the Canon R7 because it has IBIS. This is important if you want to walk around and take street photos without a tripod. The canon R8 is full frame whereas the Canon R7 is an APSC crop sensor camera like the Fuji XM-5. Having watched dozens of reviews, I think the Canon R7 with IBIS is a better choice than the R8. The Canon R8 and Canon R7 are almost the same size. The Fuji XM-5 is much smaller. If the XM-5 had IBIS I would have bought it. The R7 has superior auto focus and IBIS, but the XM-5 is smaller and has those film simulations which are fabulous. So do you want a smaller camera with great film simulations or a camera with better autofocus and with IBIS?
Based on this video the Xm5 is better…. but that is compairing manual controls to automatic controls, buy an nd filter, and use blackmagic camera with manual settings the same as on the fugi then post a comparison.
The blackmagic app isn't going to suddenly make the iPhone better than it is, the issue with the apple devices is your lack of inherent control to begin with, a locked out app isn't adding more functionality
Please explain what shallow and generic mean. The script is my own ideas. AI would produce false info. With that said I did use Grammarly to help me say things better.
@thefilmalliance mostly photography, just want a cheap camera that I can just pop into my pocket for when I am outside everyday, I already have a Sony a7c2, usually with the 24-70gm ii, but I find this too big for my liking
Hey Film Alliance team, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, would you love to have a logo redesign for your channel to have a brand image with more film element in it which your audience can remember your contents from and also can be one of the merch print you can sell to your fans to buy and own and share the words about your channel too? Let me know if you interested and I would love to work with you to design these for you! :-)
@ not for just me, for everyone - it’s the iPhone because the Fuji doesn’t actually exist anywhere. Apple makes products we can actually buy, Fuji apparently doesn’t have that capability
@@danefarnsworth I ordered the X-M5 two weeks ago on amazon and just got it a few days ago, even though it initially said it wouldn't arrive until february. Honestly just try your luck. It just came out, so supply is low, but it's gonna arrive eventually and you might get lucky
iPhone 16 & 15 Pro wins (if you're an apple user or planning to switch). The entry level X-M5 is only a bit better in some scenarios. If you're looking for a dedicated camera, save the money and go with higher specs.
rubbish comparison, daily work life, i have iPhone and suddenly i got interesting, i will take a shot , where Fuji doesn't even with me , only case i will use dedicated camera when i have planned outing. that day comes may be once in a month then definitely i compared mirrorless vs mirror less,
What cameras would you like me to compare next? -Joe
X-S20 vs X-M5, Might sound weird but they have the same sensor, so whats the big difference in Image quality?
Xm5 vs a6100
XM5 vs A6700
How about a compact 1/2.3” or 1” inch sensor camera and iphone. Since both would have same the sensor it will be more fair competition.
Answer: yes.
I agree with you in most situations but when shooting in outside daylight, there’s not much of a difference in image quality.
Answer: depends on purpose of use 😛
@@thefilmalliance What the iPhone does is ultraprocess your image to make it looks sharp and professional. At the end of the day it's not telling you any turth, just what the manufacturer wants you to see
@@irpas07it is not the case for the apple progres log
What I absolutely HATE with the iPhones is that small green dot lens reflection you get when shooting towards even not very bright sources. This is almost a dead giveaway that the movie are shoot on an iPhone. The worst thing is that iPhones have got this problem since probably iPhone 6,. And when Apple are brave enough to marketing the new iPhone 16 as a tool for moviemakers it’s a disgrace that they haven`t fixed this issue yet..
The devil is in the details. iPhone 16 Pro is a phone. It is compact. And it gets a regularly nice shots and video. But iPhone 16 Pro is not comparable to any APS-C or DSLR or Bridge cameras. You cannot use iPhone 16 Pro for a professional video blogging without an external monitor to see the display. When I travel - I use iPhone's camera at the rare occasions. And the main reason is that any other camera, which is camera actually, and not not a phone - is better. My personal choice as my camera of the year goes to the bridge camera Sony RX10 Mk3. It is somehow compact, with a single telescopic lens, with an excellent quality of the photo and video.
I love the way you prepare your videos! Very professional!
Thank you, I agree. Vlogging is just going to be tough with the iPhone 16 Pro due to the display but it is a great memory catcher.
@@thefilmalliance Exactly! I couldn't find a word for that. A memory catcher! By the way, I was testing different filters-like lenses for iPhone, like Freewell, K&F, etc - non of them really improve anything, except making the picture more blurry.
Thanks for telling me, so I don’t have to waste my money
The xm5 is incredible.. gonna travel to Teneriffa with it tomorrow with it & a tamron 18-300 as well as a Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm F0,95. Very nice it gets the recognition it deserves!!
Oh wow, will you post a video of your travels here on RUclips? Id love to see that footage
With the Fuji you can dial a film simulation and shoot with great quality SOOC.
With the phone you need to record in log or raw to edit in post to get good enough quality. In normal video the oversharpening is atrocious, the vibrance and dehaze are to the top. Maybe a third party app can deliver good video SOOP
That is a really good point. You can upload looks/luts to the iPhone 16 Pro through the black magic camera app. Have you tried it?
It's not always about image quality. Sometimes workflow and handling is more important
Comparing smartphones and cameras is a very appealing comparison👍
That fountain is the measuring stick all cameras should be compared with. Movement in low light. The fact that it is lit means you can clearly see without needing to zoom in. Plus water is very hard to process.
Loved the video ♥️ I decided to get a camera, the x-m5. I want to get into photography especially now that I travel each year. I feel the camera gives me that excitement and be immersed in that creative moment - a creative escape!
Glad you went with the X-M5! Did you preorder it?
@@thefilmallianceYes I did.
Good stuff, Hopefully it ships fast
The electronic stabilization on the Fujifilm XM5 looks really bad. It's likely best to only use stabilized lenses if you can. That's what i did on my Nikon Z30. But not all lenses have Vibration Reduction in them.
I just picked up an FX30, and am planning to pick up the X-M5 next year as my B cam with those $150 Viltrox lenses.
you compared the xm5 with the sony zvE10 ii, thanks for that!! would also love to see another comparison between the xm5 and pocket 3
To make a fair comparison, you should have used some third party app (like BM camera app) that allows to shoot in LOG on the iPhone. This is when the little beast unleashes its full potential. Shoot in log, grade the footage properly and make the comparison again. You'll probably be surprised. As to me, I'm more and more leaning to use iPhone 16 pro max as main video camera for my home and travel video. I have been using Panasonic GH5S (which is often called a low light king) and trust me, the iPhone is on par with it in low light when shooting on main 24mm lens. It's VERY good. The only thing you need to do is to control the ISO when shooting, not allowing it to go above 800 (this is the mark when the footage gets noisy) even at the cost of underexposing the footage. It can then be pulled of shadows thanks to 10 bit log footage then iPhone spits out.
Okay, I’ll implement the Black Magic Camera App next time. Why will you be going with the Max over the iPhone 16 Pro ?
@@thefilmalliance Mostly because of longer battery life and 5x zoom camera
Can we get sharp portraits and landscape photos in day light and night time with XM5 without stabilization and non stabilized lenses, because all good sharp prime lenses are non stabilized? or Sony a6700 is good option instead?
Coming from a Sony system, these Fuji camera control settings and menu systems got me to cussing a couple of times, but once I set the things I need for easy access, it’s all about the film simulation and recipe baby 😄
Thanks for sharing yes, the camera NEEDS customization. Great point
I’ve had the camera for a while. I said I was going to sell it, but I’m giving it another shot. Maybe I rushed to judgment, but I tend to like the video out of this camera more than the photos which was not what I expected. Also, we’re all waiting for that day when Apple makes their own camera with either a full frame or a crop sensor camera with Apple captation photography that’s gonna be insane.
It’s great you’re giving it another go. I’ve heard a lot of people are getting a bit burnt out on the latest and greatest, so maybe you’re ahead of the curve. We are waiting for that Apple Camera for sure. Are you sure that's happening?
@ I don’t see how it’s not in the future the younger generation like my daughter’s want a camera that’s dedicated, but they want that image to go direct to their phone. They don’t want to work with third-party software or post processing at least not my daughters so if you had a dedicated Apple style camera from Apple that brings all that computer science and power to a dedicated camera with a larger sensor that’s the next generation. I’m surprised Samsung, nor Sony has jumped on this idea since they make phones already and have the computer power behind them. Maybe they know once that’s done it’s gonna be hard time for the camera industry selling dedicated cameras that don’t transfer to your phone effortlessly. Interesting times ahead by the way I love your work. I watched your videos when you first started out and good Lord you outdo everybody now.
The camera just got released buddy
can you compare i phone with vivo x200 pro and x200 pro with the other cameras
That’s a good idea but first I need to get my hands on them. Do you own either?
This is a very welcome and unbiased review of these “cameras.” Job well done! I have spend over a decade traveling to the UK. Most of that time I carried a shoulder bag loaded with a DSLR, three lenses, and the usual additions - spare batteries, lens and sensor cleaning gear, and filters. After two weeks in country shooting from dawn to dusk my back and shoulder were a wreck. Once I got my hands on an iPhone 13 Pro Max, I never looked back. The X-M5 is a capable little camera, but I was really stunned by how well the image quality iPhone 16 Pro Max held up - especially when it comes to shooting video. If you want to improve the iPhone images look in to one of the apps that allow more exposure control.
Your channel is really worth subscribing to.
Thanks PD, I agree, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is impressive compared to the Fuji X-M5. If your shooting in low light the iPhone 16 Pro can’t really stand with the Fuji X-M5 but all other scenarios (other than stab) I think it’s a tough decision. Thanks for the comment
how is the battery life of xm-5?
Not bad but not great, about 1 hour or so filming and photography
Did you notice any overheating issues with the xm5 ?
Yes, in 4K 60 but it didn’t shutoff. I just got the overheating warning sign
It handles heat in a great manner
Its perfect for gimbal operation and weddings specially using flog2 at iso 3200 with a VND
It might overheat faster when connecting an HDMI monitor plus charging the device with a power bank or dummy battery while operating,
A cheap solution is to get a ulanzi universal fan V2 or a ulanzi camera fan cou1 accessories, now I can do all day conference recordings without having to power down the camera
I'm looking to get my first camera. I mainly need a travel camera so portability is important but I'm looking for a camera i can also grow with. So for the price point I have narrowed it down to the XM-5 or the R8.... please help me decide!
The X-M5 is a great travel camera, have you tried it in a store? That might be a good starting point
@thefilmalliance No unfortunately I live outside of the States right now and have no camera stores near me but I will pick up a camera when i go back to the US for vacation in a month or two. I am really interested in street and landscape photography with very little video use. Just not sure if the size XM-5 is better for me than a more expensive R8 eco system
Id say the Fuji X-M5 would be a good fit for you for what you need
@@thefilmalliance awesome thanks 👍🏻
Neither the XM-5 or the R8 has IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization). I just bought the Canon R7 because it has IBIS. This is important if you want to walk around and take street photos without a tripod. The canon R8 is full frame whereas the Canon R7 is an APSC crop sensor camera like the Fuji XM-5. Having watched dozens of reviews, I think the Canon R7 with IBIS is a better choice than the R8. The Canon R8 and Canon R7 are almost the same size. The Fuji XM-5 is much smaller. If the XM-5 had IBIS I would have bought it. The R7 has superior auto focus and IBIS, but the XM-5 is smaller and has those film simulations which are fabulous. So do you want a smaller camera with great film simulations or a camera with better autofocus and with IBIS?
What an interesting comparison !
So which one did you like better?
@ Of course xm5 is better but I always take iPhone with me 😀
Nice, me too. The iPhone 16 Pro is a great memory catcher
Based on this video the Xm5 is better…. but that is compairing manual controls to automatic controls, buy an nd filter, and use blackmagic camera with manual settings the same as on the fugi then post a comparison.
Will you make a video on that? I would love to watch it
The blackmagic app isn't going to suddenly make the iPhone better than it is, the issue with the apple devices is your lack of inherent control to begin with, a locked out app isn't adding more functionality
why do i get the feeling that the script is 90% AI generated. Like no hate or smth but the the arguments seem a bit...shallow and generic.
Please explain what shallow and generic mean. The script is my own ideas. AI would produce false info. With that said I did use Grammarly to help me say things better.
This zv1f or r100
What are you using them for?
@thefilmalliance mostly photography, just want a cheap camera that I can just pop into my pocket for when I am outside everyday, I already have a Sony a7c2, usually with the 24-70gm ii, but I find this too big for my liking
Thank for this ❤
Glad you enjoyed it, which one did you end up liking more? The Fuji X-M5 or iPhone 16 Pro ?
@ fuji xm5
Thank you
You're welcome, Please tell which camera you ended up going with? Fuji X-M5 or iPhone 16 Pro ?
I’d just use an iPhone shoot log in h265 have a moment flat new snap on ND filter and call
It a day.
Hey Jay, that would be a great day
@ we could get stoned. Grab some chipotle. And watch the dog park while filming some b-roll and even share a nice joint.
Uff the colors on Fuji is wow! I hate the lens flares on I phone. quite bad actually.
How you not kno A was the camera at the beginning sheesh
Problem is - the iPhone isn't the best camera phone.
Please tell which is
Yes
Indeed, but....
I wonder if a measly phone can beat Fujifilms video autofocus lol. Edvard should test that.
That is a very good suggestion. Edvard noted
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Do you have any example logos you’ve done?
@thefilmalliance yes I have, I can send you my some of my previous works to your .✉️, sound good? :-)
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X-M5 - 799€ Body only in Europe :)
What about Amazon UK? That's where I got those numbers
Only one of these is even possible to acquire… so that one wins
Which one would that be for you? Fuji X-M5 or iPhone 16 Pro ?
@ not for just me, for everyone - it’s the iPhone because the Fuji doesn’t actually exist anywhere. Apple makes products we can actually buy, Fuji apparently doesn’t have that capability
Oh you mean because of the constant back order status they seem to be in?
@@danefarnsworth I ordered the X-M5 two weeks ago on amazon and just got it a few days ago, even though it initially said it wouldn't arrive until february. Honestly just try your luck. It just came out, so supply is low, but it's gonna arrive eventually and you might get lucky
@ferryhmm I like this advice. I didn't know when my would arrive
Viltrox 23/33/56 f1.4 are the worst AF lenses in the market. Lack of contrast, affecting also resolution, and chromatic aberration at its highest.
What would you recommend as best?
@@thefilmallianceFrom Viltrox, all the others (13, 75, 27 and the new 35/56 f1.7).
So the answer is get a dji pocket
That would be a good verses video, Fuji X-M5 vs Osmo Pocket 3, How about it?
iPhone 16 & 15 Pro wins (if you're an apple user or planning to switch). The entry level X-M5 is only a bit better in some scenarios. If you're looking for a dedicated camera, save the money and go with higher specs.
Thanks for your opinion, have you used the Fuji X-M5 yet?
😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
@@thefilmalliance no, he hasn't he's just making an assertion like most apple fan boys do
I from india
Hello from the US
rubbish comparison, daily work life, i have iPhone and suddenly i got interesting, i will take a shot , where Fuji doesn't even with me , only case i will use dedicated camera when i have planned outing. that day comes may be once in a month then definitely i compared mirrorless vs mirror less,
Thanks for your opinion, what is your camera of choice?
@StUdent_are_the_future wtf are you saying? my fucking head hurts.
@@saboei16hahaha
Rubbish English