Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 2025
Fujifilm
92 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 2025
85 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The Fujifilm X-E5 is widely praised as a compact, stylish travel and everyday camera that delivers outstanding image quality thanks to its 40.2MP sensor, IBIS, and beloved film simulations. Users love the interchangeable lens mount, fast autofocus, and intuitive controls, though many note the lack of weather sealing, a finicky exposure compensation dial, and a mediocre EVF as drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a versatile alternative to the X100VI for those who want lens flexibility without sacrificing portability.
Pros
- Outstanding image quality with 40.2MP sensor
- Effective in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Beautiful film simulations and color science
- Compact and lightweight body
- Interchangeable lens mount for versatility
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Flimsy exposure compensation dial
- Mediocre electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- Rear command dial too easy to press accidentally
- No dedicated ISO dial
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Weather sealing 6
Exposure compensation dial 4
Autofocus performance 7
Ibis stabilization 5
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Photography
Beginner
Streaming
Vlogging
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E X-E5 | Leica SL SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 40.20000076293945 MP | 47.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 125 | 100★ |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | Maestro III |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 13 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 13 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/180000 | 1/40000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | MOV, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 2025
- Strong video (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 20250.073score per dollar
vs
Leica SL SL2 Black 20210.021score per dollar
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 2025 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Fujifilm X-E X-E5
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
