Fujifilm X-E5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 III

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X-E5 compared with X-T30 III
FujifilmX-E5FujifilmX-T30 III
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025November 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HRBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.7 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution40.2 MP26.1 MP
Largest image7728 × 51526240 × 4160
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800160–12800
Image formats14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion
ISO detailStandard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 64–51200Standard ISO 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200
Image processorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountFujifilm X mount
StabilisationSensor shiftElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst20 fps30 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 detail20 fps electronic with 1.29× crop, up to 168 JPEG or 17 uncompressed RAW frames; 13 fps electronic without crop30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 fps electronic without crop; 8 fps mechanical
Stabilisation detailFive-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 resolution6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps
Video detail6.2K 16:9 recording at up to 29.97p with 1.23× crop and internal 10-bit colour; DCI 4K and UHD at up to 59.94pOpen-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
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,040,0001,620,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs425 photographs
Body weight396 g329 g (better)
Release detailMaker 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 mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-II and V90 supportOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I
PortsUSB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptorUSB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 2.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2
Battery life detailNP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 400 photographs in Economy mode or 310 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 RNP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 425 photographs in Economy mode or 315 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R
Dimensions124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm
Weight detailApproximately 396 g excluding battery and memory card; 445 g including themApproximately 329 g excluding battery and memory card; 378 g including them
MaterialsMachined aluminium top plate; Photography Blog and TechRadar report no weather sealing–
ColoursBlack and silverBlack, silver and charcoal silver
In the boxNP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap, clip attaching tool and body capNP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap and body cap

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