Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T2→Fujifilm X-E5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549

2016

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E5

£1299 (+£750)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-E5

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T2	X-E5
Price	£549	£1,299
Released	2016	2025	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	24MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps
Autofocus	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection	Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles
Stabilisation	None	In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop)
Battery Life	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S)	↓
Weight	507g (with battery and card)	445g (body with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification	EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in
Screen	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)	3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)	SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I)

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