Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X-E5

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

£499

2021

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E5

£1299 (+£800)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T30 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-E5

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 II	X-E5
Price	£499	£1,299
Released	2021	2025	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	26MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo	6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking	Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop)
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S)	↓
Weight	383g body only	445g (body with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I)

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