X-E3vs 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 & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
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-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | X-E5 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | 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 | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 445g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 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 | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | X-E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | ||
| 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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