X-E5vs X-H2
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 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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Who should buy what
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
X-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Quick take: The x-e5 is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | X-H2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | X-H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Commercial | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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