Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
| Genre | X-E5 | Fujifilm X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
| Spec | X-E5 | Fujifilm X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 40MP | 40MP | |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye 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) | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 533g with battery and card | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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