Fujifilm X100VI vs X-E5

The X100VI leads on more headline specs, but the X-E5 counters on 7-stop in-body stabilization and a lighter 445 g body.

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 and the X-E5 $1,699, 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 445 g 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 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 445 g body

X100VI vs X-E5: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X100VIX100VI
2024 · $1,599
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-E5X-E5
2025 · $1,699
General
Release year20242025
Launch price$1,599$1,699
StatusCurrentCurrent
Sensor & Image
Megapixels40.2 MP40.2 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans VX-Trans V
ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
ISO range125–12800125–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionaiai
Burst (fps)118
Video
Max video6K 30p6K 30p
CodecH.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-Log2F-Log2
Physical
Stabilization6 stops7 stops
ViewfinderHybrid OVF/EVF (3.69M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight521 g445 g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-II
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)450 shots310 shots
Software
Film sims89

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.