Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100F→Fujifilm X-E5

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100F

£649

2017

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-E5

£1299 (+£650)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X100F. 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	X100F	X-E5
Price	£649	£1,299
Released	2017	2025	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	24MP	40MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps
Autofocus	Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), 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	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop)
Battery Life	~390 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S)	↓
Weight	469g (with battery and card)	445g (body with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification)	EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch)	3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I)

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