Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4→Fujifilm X-E5

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

You own

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-T4

£999

2020

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E5

£1299 (+£300)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Fujifilm X-T4. 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	Fujifilm X-T4	X-E5
Price	£999	£1,299
Released	2020	2025	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	26MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log	6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps
Autofocus	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection	Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles
Stabilisation	6.5-stop IBIS	In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS
Burst Rate	15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop)	↓
Battery Life	600 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S)	↓
Weight	607g body only	445g (body with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps	EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-I	SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I)

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