Fujifilm has officially opened pre-orders for the new X-E5 – a beautifully compact mirrorless camera that fuses old-school charm with cutting-edge photographic tech.
Drawing on the elegant silhouette of the much-loved X100VI, the Fujifilm X-E5 offers the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, a powerful 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and a range of updates for both still and video shooters.
It’s an unmistakably Fujifilm creation: analog in feel, digital in delivery and designed with the discerning creative in mind.
• If you're sure you really want the X-E5 then I highly recommend placing your order now and securing your spot in line. That way when the retailer has stock you are in the queue and less likely to miss out.
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Inside its svelte magnesium-alloy shell, the X-E5 borrows heavily from its pricier sibling, the Fujifilm X100VI – including the same high-resolution sensor and X-Processor 5 combo. That means stunning 14-bit RAW images, intelligent autofocus that can track eyes, animals, vehicles and more, and razor-sharp 6.2K video at 29.97fps.
What sets the X-E5 apart is the sheer breadth of formats it supports – from HEIF and JPEG to TIFF and 4:2:2 10-bit files – offering tremendous flexibility for both workflow efficiency and artistic freedom.
The camera’s five-axis in-body image stabilization makes handheld shooting a breeze, even in challenging light. And for those who prefer to create without relying on post-production, the X-E5 continues Fujifilm’s tradition of excellent Film Simulation modes.
This time, they’re paired with a newly designed top-plate dial – an elegant nod to traditional film cameras – enabling you to quickly toggle between classics like Velvia, Classic Chrome or newer options such as Nostalgic Neg.
Better still, you can store and access three custom looks, giving photographers the ability to build and recall their own creative profiles at speed.
Video shooters are also well catered for, with internal 6.2K recording, 4K at 59.94fps, and FullHD up to 240fps. The X-E5 supports H.265 and H.264 compression, with bitrates up to 200Mbps, and Fujifilm’s AI-based AF keeps things reliably sharp whether you’re recording a talking head or fast-paced street footage.
There’s a mic input, USB-C for charging and data, and a micro-HDMI port, making it a capable hybrid tool for vloggers, filmmakers and documentary shooters alike.
The compact body still leaves room for a sharp 2.36m-dot OLED EVF and a tilting 3-inch LCD touchscreen. In a rare show of refinement at this level, the X-E5's EVF offers a “Simple View” mode to strip away distractions, while Surround View options enable you to fine-tune how you compose across various crop ratios.
Add in a single UHS-II SD card slot, classic shutter speed dial, twin function buttons and an intuitive four-way teleconverter lever, and you have a lightweight body that handles with purpose and polish.
With pre-orders now live, the X-E5 looks set to be a hit with street photographers, everyday creatives, and anyone craving the tactile control of classic cameras without sacrificing modern performance. It’s a love letter to photography’s past, built with the technology of the present – and ready to shape the way we shoot in the future.
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