Fujifilm X100VI vs X-E5: full comparison
The X100VI leads on more headline specs, but the X-E5 counters on 7-stop in-body stabilization and a lighter 445g body.
Also searched as X100VI vs XE5, and in the other order as XE5 vs X100VI.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X100VI and Fujifilm X-E5 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X100 and the X-E. The X-E5 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2025. At launch the X100VI was 1,599 USD and the X-E5 1,699 USD, making the X100VI the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X100VI is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 11 fps continuous shooting, a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder, and 450-shot battery life.
The X-E5 isn't far behind. It hits back with 7-stop in-body stabilization and a lighter 445g body.
So which one? If you want 11 fps continuous shooting, get the X100VI. If 7-stop in-body stabilization is closer to what you actually need, the X-E5 is the smarter buy. And the X100VI costs less — 1,599 USD at launch.
Where the X100VI wins
- +11 fps continuous shooting
- +a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder
- +450-shot battery life
Where the X-E5 wins
- +7-stop in-body stabilization
- +a lighter 445g body
Who should buy the X100VI or X-E5?
Buy the X100VI if…
Pick the X100VI if 11 fps continuous shooting, a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 1,599 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X100 handling. Read the full X100VI review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X-E5 if…
Pick the X-E5 if 7-stop in-body stabilization, a lighter 445g body matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-E handling. Read the full X-E5 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
X100VI vs X-E5: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X100VI review and X-E5 review.
X100VI vs X-E5: full specs
| Spec |  X100VI2024 · $1,599 |  X-E52025 · $1,699 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Launch price | 1,599 USD | 1,699 USD |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 40.2 MP | 40.2 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans V | X-Trans V |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| ISO range | 125–12800 | 125–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | ai | ai |
| Burst (fps) | 11 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 6K 30p | 6K 30p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.265, H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log2 | F-Log2 |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | 6 stops | 7 stops |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF (3.69M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 521g | 445g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-II |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 450 shots | 310 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 8 | 9 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.
In-depth reviews
For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X100VI review and the Fujifilm X-E5 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.
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