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Fujifilm X-E5
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 40.2 MP · APS-C · 6.2K video

Fujifilm X-E5

KEY FACTS
BrandFujifilm
Announcement dateJun 2025
Released2025
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+Premium machined aluminum top-plate with refined design for superior build quality and ergonomics
+Powerful 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor with excellent low-light performance and native ISO 125
+Five-axis in-body image stabilization rated at 7.0 stops for handheld shooting in challenging light
+Innovative dedicated film simulation dial with three customizable recipe slots for instant creative control without menu diving
+Interchangeable X-Mount lens system with over 40 compatible optics providing creative flexibility
+AI-powered autofocus with subject detection for people, animals, vehicles, and various other subjects
Worth Knowing
−No weather sealing, limiting durability in wet or dusty conditions compared to higher-end models
−Battery life is modest at 310-400 shots per charge, requiring extra batteries for full-day shooting
−Modest performance when shooting extended video due to thermal limitations
−2.36M-dot OLED EVF is the same as the previous X-E4 despite significant price increase

General

Brand
Fujifilm
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jun 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Fujifilm X-E5 represents a significant repositioning of the X-E series from its budget-oriented predecessor to a more premium mid-range offering. It delivers the same analog controls and a film-camera-inspired user experience as the X100VI but gives you the option to switch lenses. The X-E5 is the first X-E series camera to incorporate five-axis in-body image stabilization rated at up to 7.0 stops of compensation, with DPReview testing finding approximately 6.5 stops of real-world benefit. With rangefinder styling that remains a photography-focused tool, it has earned a Silver award from DPReview.

Sensor

Type
X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
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The sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture.
APS-C (23.5mm x 15.7mm)

Image processing

Processor
X-Processor 5
RAW Format
14-bit RAF
Still Image Formats
JPEG, HEIF 4:2:2 10-bit, TIFF 8-bit/16-bit, RAW 14-bit

Recording media

Card type
SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II
Max capacity
2TB

Autofocus

Type
AI-powered subject detection AF
Points
425-point
Detection
People, animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, trains, insects, drones

Viewfinder

Type
2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
Magnification
0.62x

Display

Type
3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD
Articulation
3-way tilt

Shutter

Electronic
1/180,000 to 1/2000 seconds
Mechanical
1/4000 to 1 second

Image stabilization

Type
5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
Center compensation
7.0 stops
Periphery compensation
6.0 stops

ISO

Native ISO
125-12,800
Extended ISO photo
64-51,200
Extended ISO video
64-25,600

Continuous shooting

Electronic Shutter
Up to 20 fps with 1.29x crop
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 8.9 fps

Video

Max resolution
6.2K at 29.97 fps
Video formats
4:2:2 10-bit internal recording, 4K, DCI 4K, Full HD up to 240 fps
Color depth
10-bit
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
6.2K

Film simulation

Presets
20 film simulation modes
Custom slots
3 customizable recipe positions on dial
Dial
Dedicated physical dial with circular window

Design

Style
Rangefinder-style
Top plate
Precision-machined aluminum (single block)
Body dimensions
124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm
Body weight
445 grams (with battery and SD card)

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Wired
USB Type-C (charging and data transfer), micro-HDMI, 3.5mm microphone input

Controls

Shutter speed dial
Yes
Exposure compensation dial
Yes
Film simulation dial
Yes
Front control lever
Yes (Surround View access)

Processor

Processor
X-Processor 5

Shooting

Continuous shooting
20 fps (with crop)
Shutter mechanical
1/4000 sec
Shutter electronic
1/180,000 sec

Image formats

Still formats
RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (4:2:2 10-bit), TIFF (8-bit and 16-bit)
Max still resolution
7728 x 5152 (3:2)

Screen

Type
3.0-inch 3-way tilting touchscreen LCD

Battery

Battery type
NP-W126S
Rated shots
310 shots (normal mode), 400 shots (economy mode)

Optics

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
40.2 MP050
Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
APS-C
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
Electronic
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm X

Features

Wi-Fi
ⓘ
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes