Fujifilm X-E4 vs Fujifilm X-E5
Fujifilm X-E5 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. the X-E5 is better for beginners, travel, portraits, landscapes, wildlife, sports, vlogging.
Choose the X-E4 for
- a lighter body (364g vs 445g)
- a lower price (from £644)
- stronger video (4K 30p)
Choose the X-E5 for
- more resolution (40MP vs 26.1MP)
- better low-light performance
- in-body image stabilisation
- a newer design (2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | X-E4 | X-E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 26.1MP | APS-C, 40MP |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Burst | 8 fps | 8 fps |
| Readout | — | ≈55 ms |
| Max ISO | 12,800 | 12,800 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | In-body |
| Video | 4K 30p | 6.2K 30p |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 364 g | 445 g |
| Battery | Fujifilm NP-W126S | Fujifilm NP-W126S |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | £1,399 |
| Used at MPB | £644 | £934–1,129 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (23 third-party) | 36 (23 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | X-E5 |
| Everyday & travel | X-E5 |
| Portraits | X-E5 |
| Landscape | X-E5 |
| Wildlife & animals | X-E5 |
| Sports & action | X-E5 |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | X-E5 |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
Both cameras use the Fujifilm X mount, so lenses move between them. They share the same battery (Fujifilm NP-W126S).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fujifilm X-E4 better than the Fujifilm X-E5?
It depends on your priorities. The X-E4 offers a lighter body (364g vs 445g), a lower price (from £644), stronger video (4K 30p); the X-E5 offers more resolution (40MP vs 26.1MP), better low-light performance, in-body image stabilisation.
Which is better for video, the X-E4 or the X-E5?
The X-E4 is stronger for video: X-E4 records 4K 30p, X-E5 records 6.2K 30p.
Which is cheaper, the X-E4 or the X-E5?
The X-E4 costs No longer sold new new and from £644 used at MPB; the X-E5 costs £1,399 new and from £934 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Fujifilm X-E4 lenses on the X-E5?
Yes. Both use the Fujifilm X mount.