Fujifilm X Series X-E5 Black
The 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and in-body stabilization deliver high-resolution stills with up to 7 stops of shake compensation in a compact, rangefinder-style body. Its retro design and Fujifilm film simulations provide a distinct, tactile shooting experience that prioritizes SOOC image character. This camera best suits detail-focused still photographers who value portability and creative color profiles for travel and street work.
About This Camera
The 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and in-body stabilization deliver high-resolution stills with up to 7 stops of shake compensation in a compact, rangefinder-style body. Its retro design and Fujifilm film simulations provide a distinct, tactile shooting experience that prioritizes SOOC image character. This camera best suits detail-focused still photographers who value portability and creative color profiles for travel and street work.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 40.2MP
- Ibis
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average social proof (7th percentile) 7th
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Megapixels | 40.2 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X Series X-E5 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 40.2MP | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 315 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 75 | 12 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | - | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 610 | 721 | 590 | 620 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X Series X-E5 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 35.9 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 62 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 18 | 7.3 | 72.3 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.1 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 98 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95 | 88.5 | 85.2 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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