Recently, camera manufacturers have criminally neglected entry-level cameras. As a result, hardly any new models have come onto the market that are available from specialist retailers for less than 1000 euros - let alone for less than 500 euros. In the days of DSLRs, the choice in this price range was much greater...

If you can do without the viewfinder, the X-M5 is a small system camera with great AI autofocus and high image quality at a moderate price. Viewfinder fans will find what they are looking for in the Sony Alpha 6600, which is just over 1000 euros and comes with an image stabiliser...

The X-M5 is also built primarily for video fans. It delivers high image quality and has a fast and precise autofocus. It is easy to operate. However, photographers should consider whether they can do without a built-in viewfinder and flash before buying. The grip of the X-M5 is small. With larger lenses, it quickly becomes top-heavy.

The Reflecta x44-Scan is ideal for quickly viewing slides or negatives and digitising selected images with usable quality. What is missing is an HDMI connection to present images on a TV set. But that would probably have driven up the price.

With its price of 899 euros (without lens), the X-M5 is a tempting offer. Above all, users who are looking for a camera for social media productions will respond to this, as this is where the new product really comes into its own and the points of criticism mentioned are not decisive...