X-E5vs X-T2
Fujifilm
X-E5 (2025)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Street, travel and everyday photography with compact prime lenses
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Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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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.
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Quick take: The x-e5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | X-T2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £549 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 507g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | X-T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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