Fujifilm X-E5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 III
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FujifilmX-E5 | FujifilmX-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2025 | November 2025 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.7 mm | 23.5 × 15.6 mm |
| Effective resolution | 40.2 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Largest image | 7728 × 5152 | 6240 × 4160 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 125–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Image formats | 14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion | 14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion |
| ISO detail | Standard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 64–51200 | Standard ISO 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200 |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X mount | Fujifilm X mount |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Electronic only |
| Maximum continuous burst | 20 fps | 30 fps |
| Autofocus | – | Hybrid contrast and phase detection; subject recognition for animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft and trains; insect and drone detection use bird and aircraft settings |
| Shutter | – | Mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 s; electronic shutter up to 1/32000 s |
| Burst detail | 20 fps electronic with 1.29× crop, up to 168 JPEG or 17 uncompressed RAW frames; 13 fps electronic without crop | 30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 fps electronic without crop; 8 fps mechanical |
| Stabilisation detail | Five-axis sensor shift; maker CIPA 2024 claim 7 stops at the centre and 6 at the periphery with XF35mmF1.4 R. Additional electronic stabilisation is for movies only. | Electronic stabilisation for movies only; no sensor-shift stabilisation. Optical stabilisation depends on the fitted lens. |
| Flash | – | Built-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 7 at ISO 200; mechanical flash sync 1/180 s |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps |
| Video detail | 6.2K 16:9 recording at up to 29.97p with 1.23× crop and internal 10-bit colour; DCI 4K and UHD at up to 59.94p | Open-gate 6.2K at up to 29.97p, internal 4:2:2 10-bit; DCI 4K and UHD up to 59.94p with 1.18× crop when digital stabilisation is off; Full HD high-speed up to 240p |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | 1,620,000 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 400 photographs | 425 photographs |
| Body weight | 396 g | 329 g (better) |
| Release detail | Maker global announcement specifies August 2025 availability; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph includes the optional XF 23mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens. | Maker global announcement specifies November 2025 availability. Regional review dates differ; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph shows the separately available XC 13-33mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens. |
| Recording media | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-II and V90 support | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I |
| Ports | USB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor | USB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 2.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery life detail | NP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 400 photographs in Economy mode or 310 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R | NP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 425 photographs in Economy mode or 315 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R |
| Dimensions | 124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 396 g excluding battery and memory card; 445 g including them | Approximately 329 g excluding battery and memory card; 378 g including them |
| Materials | Machined aluminium top plate; Photography Blog and TechRadar report no weather sealing | – |
| Colours | Black and silver | Black, silver and charcoal silver |
| In the box | NP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap, clip attaching tool and body cap | NP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap and body cap |
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