Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Black 2026
The 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5 deliver 30fps mechanical bursts with 7-stop IBIS, creating a compact yet fast-shooting mirrorless body. A dedicated Film Simulation dial provides direct control over Fujifilm’s color profiles, paired with 6K/30p video and weather-sealed construction. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need high-speed bursts and subject detection in a travel-ready package.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 40.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 125 |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X-E X-E5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 658 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X-E X-E5 | 86.1 | 79.7 | 79.1 | 83.8 | 52 | 98.2 | 44.6 | 81.1 | 52.8 | 17.6 | 92.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 94.5 | 92.5 | 98 | 56.5 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 94.9 | 98.5 | 96.5 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 66.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.8 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.5 | 62.6 | 97.1 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 91.9 | 82.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.5 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54 | 88.5 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 77.1 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.2 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 75.3 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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