X-E2vs X-E5
Fujifilm
X-E5 (2025)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Street, travel and everyday photography with compact prime lenses
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Street, Travel And Everyday Photography With Compact Prime Lenses — X-E5 (2025): The X-E5 is the most capable X-E camera Fujifilm has made — adding IBIS and the 40MP sensor from the X-T5 to a genuinely pocketable rangefinder-style body. For photographers who want Fujifilm's image quality and film simulations without the bulk of an X-T or X-H body, it's an easy recommendation.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
X-E5 (2025)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, rangefinder-style body with manual dials
- Travel photographers who want 40MP resolution and IBIS in a compact package
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who want film simulations paired with small prime lenses
- Hybrid shooters who want capable 6.2K video in a body built primarily for stills
Quick take: The x-e5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | X-E5 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles |
| Stabilisation | None | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 445g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | X-E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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