Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E3→Fujifilm X-M5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-E3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-M5
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Battery life~430 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2024 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +4.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E3 | X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £799 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital IS for video | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 8fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 355g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None — rear screen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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