X-E4vs 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?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
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-e4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | X-E5 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 445g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | X-E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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