Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm X-E5

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30

£399

2019

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E5

£1299 (+£900)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T30. 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	X-E5
Price	£399	£1,299
Released	2019	2025	↑
Sensor	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	26MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K 30fps	6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps
Autofocus	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF	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, 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 0.62× 2.36M-dot	EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Fujifilm X-Mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I)

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