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Fujifilm

X-E5

Compact rangefinder-style X-mount body with 40MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR, 7-stop IBIS, and 6.2K video.

$1,699

Released Jun 2025

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

X-E5 is 5.3 years newer.

Wins

7categories

X-E5

WildlifePortrait

Wins

5categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-E5 wins 4 categories·X100V wins 1 categories
  • AX-E5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AX-E5 has higher RAW buffer depth (66 frames vs 17 frames)
  • AX-E5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BX100V has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AX-E5 has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 26.1 MP)

Key specs at a glance

X-E5X100V
Resolution40.2 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst20 fps30 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight445 g478 g
Battery310 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-E5

125 × 73 × 39 mm

445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

X-E5 is 3mm narrower, 2mm shorter, and 14mm thinner than X100V.

X-E5 is 33 g lighter than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 39mm X-E5 · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

X-E5

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-E5

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100V: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-E5X100V
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-E5

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 124.9, 72.9, 39.1

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90

  • RAW buffer depth

    66 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X-E5 supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100V supports it

  • EVF resolution

    3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    350 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.66 × vs 0.62 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-E5

Pros

  • 40MP compact X body
  • 7-stop IBIS
  • 6.2K video
  • Classic rangefinder-style design

Cons

  • Small grip
  • Single card slot
  • Premium compact body

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Full specifications

= category winner

X-E5
X100V
Resolution
40.2 MP+54%
26.1 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.7 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-E5
X100V
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-E5
X100V
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps
11 fps+38%
Burst (electronic)
20 fps
30 fps+50%
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
66 frames3.9× more
17 frames
X-E5
X100V
Max resolution
6.2K
4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264
X-E5
X100V
Weight
445 g−33 g less
478 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for vlogging, X-E5 or X100V?

X-E5 scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for X100V — 445g — easy to handhold for selfie video.

What's the resolution difference between the X-E5 and X100V?

X-E5 is 40.2 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X-E5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-E5 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

X-E5 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-E5 or the X100V?

X-E5 reaches 20 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-E5 and X100V?

X-E5 weighs 445 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X-E5 is 33 g lighter.

Do the X-E5 and X100V record 4K video?

X-E5: 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X-E5 and X100V weather sealed?

X-E5: No. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X-E5 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X100V the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-E5 launched at $1,699 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $300 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.