Fujifilm X-E5
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 40.2 MP · APS-C · 6.2K video

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About This CameraThe Fujifilm X-E5 arrived in 2025 as a mirrorless body built around a 40.2MP APS-C sensor and the Fujifilm X lens mount. That combination points it at photographers who want high-resolution files from a system camera, with a lens family already defined by the mount. It also covers hybrid shooting. Video reaches 6.2K with 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, so one body handles high-resolution stills and footage without a system change. Day to day, you frame shots through the electronic viewfinder, and built-in Wi-Fi gives the camera its wireless link. Those two elements shape routine handling. | |
| Brand | Fujifilm |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. | Jun 2025 |
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. | 2025 |
| Camera type | |
Sensor | |
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. | APS-C (23.5mm x 15.7mm) |
Image processing | |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 |
| RAW Format | 14-bit RAF |
| Still Image Formats | JPEG, HEIF 4:2:2 10-bit, TIFF 8-bit/16-bit, RAW 14-bit |
Recording media | |
| Card type | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II |
| Max capacity | 2TB |
Autofocus | |
| Type | AI-powered subject detection AF |
| Points | 425-point |
| Detection | People, animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, trains, insects, drones |
Viewfinder | |
| Type | 2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder |
| Magnification | 0.62x |
Display | |
| Type | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD |
| Articulation | 3-way tilt |
Shutter | |
| Electronic | 1/180,000 to 1/2000 seconds |
| Mechanical | 1/4000 to 1 second |
Image stabilization | |
| Type | 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) |
| Center compensation | 7.0 stops |
| Periphery compensation | 6.0 stops |
ISO | |
| Native ISO | 125-12,800 |
| Extended ISO photo | 64-51,200 |
| Extended ISO video | 64-25,600 |
Continuous shooting | |
| Electronic Shutter | Up to 20 fps with 1.29x crop |
| Mechanical Shutter | Up to 8.9 fps |
Video | |
About the VideoThe top mode records 6.2K at 29.97 fps. That resolution leaves detail to spare for 4K delivery, whether you crop in post or reframe a shot during the edit. Recording is 10-bit 4:2:2 straight to the camera. Ten-bit colour holds finer gradation than standard 8-bit, so graded footage keeps smoother tones, and no external recorder is needed to get it. If 6.2K is more than a project needs, the camera also offers 4K and DCI 4K. DCI 4K suits a wider cinema framing, while regular 4K matches common delivery formats. Full HD goes up to 240 fps for slow motion. Fast action such as sport or moving water becomes easy to study and present at reduced speed. | |
| Max resolution | 6.2K at 29.97 fps |
| Video formats | 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording, 4K, DCI 4K, Full HD up to 240 fps |
| Color depth | 10-bit |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. | 6.2K |
Film simulation | |
| Presets | 20 film simulation modes |
| Custom slots | 3 customizable recipe positions on dial |
| Dial | Dedicated physical dial with circular window |
Design | |
| Style | Rangefinder-style |
| Top plate | Precision-machined aluminum (single block) |
| Body dimensions | 124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm |
| Body weight | 445 grams (with battery and SD card) |
Connectivity | |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wired | USB Type-C (charging and data transfer), micro-HDMI, 3.5mm microphone input |
Controls | |
| Shutter speed dial | Yes |
| Exposure compensation dial | Yes |
| Film simulation dial | Yes |
| Front control lever | Yes (Surround View access) |
Processor | |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 |
Shooting | |
| Continuous shooting | 20 fps (with crop) |
| Shutter mechanical | 1/4000 sec |
| Shutter electronic | 1/180,000 sec |
Image formats | |
| Still formats | RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (4:2:2 10-bit), TIFF (8-bit and 16-bit) |
| Max still resolution | 7728 x 5152 (3:2) |
Screen | |
| Type | 3.0-inch 3-way tilting touchscreen LCD |
Battery | |
| Battery type | NP-W126S |
| Rated shots | 310 shots (normal mode), 400 shots (economy mode) |
Optics | |
About the OpticsThe 40.2MP APS-C sensor is the defining stills feature. That resolution leaves plenty of pixels after a heavy crop, which helps when you cannot get closer to a subject or want tighter framing of a detailed scene. Large prints keep their detail too. The APS-C format narrows the field of view of any lens compared with full frame, which effectively lengthens telephoto reach. Wide-angle shooters should simply plan around that crop when picking focal lengths. The Fujifilm X mount ties the camera to that lens family. Your lens choices come from the X series, and those lenses remain usable if you later move to another X-mount body. Framing happens through the electronic viewfinder instead of an optical finder. The image you see is generated electronically by the camera rather than shown through a glass viewing path. | |
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. | 40.2 MP050 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. | |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. | Electronic |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Fujifilm X |
Features | |
About the FeaturesBuilt-in Wi-Fi is the camera's wireless feature. The connection is part of the body rather than an add-on accessory, so wireless capability travels with the camera by default. Wi-Fi aside, the camera's core character comes from its capture hardware: the APS-C sensor, the electronic viewfinder and 6.2K video. Those details belong to their own sections, and they shape most of the shooting experience. | |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. | |