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FUJIFILM X-E5 vs FUJIFILM X-T30 III

The short answer

  • FUJIFILM X-T30 III is lighter, at 378 g against 445.
  • FUJIFILM X-T30 III is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 102,999 against INR 159,999.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification FUJIFILM X-E5 FUJIFILM X-E5 ₹1,59,999launch price FUJIFILM X-T30 III FUJIFILM X-T30 III ₹1,02,999launch price
Placement
At its priceNot assessedNot assessed
Spec index——
Key Specs
Display3.0 in 1.04 million-dot tilting touchscreen3.0 in 1.62 million-dot tilting touchscreen
Effective Pixels40.2 million26.1 million
ISO RangeISO 125 to 12800 (extended ISO 64 to 51200)ISO 160 to 12800 (extended ISO 80 to 51200)
Sensor23.5 mm x 15.7 mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 5 HR23.5 mm x 15.6 mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4
Lens MountFUJIFILM X mountFUJIFILM X mount
Video Resolution6.2K 6240 x 35106.2K 6240 x 4160 (3:2 open gate)
General
Launch DateAugust 2025November 2025
Body TypeRangefinder style with corner electronic viewfinderSLR style with central electronic viewfinder
Camera TypeAPS-C mirrorless with interchangeable lensesAPS-C mirrorless with interchangeable lenses
ColoursSilver, BlackSilver, Black, Charcoal Silver
Sensor
Effective Pixels40.2 million26.1 million
Sensor Size23.5 mm x 15.7 mm (APS-C)23.5 mm x 15.6 mm (APS-C)
Sensor TypeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR with primary colour filterBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary colour filter
Aspect Ratio4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 5:4, 1:13:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
Image StabilisationImage sensor shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation; 7.0 stops centre and 6.0 stops periphery (CIPA 2024)Digital image stabilisation, movie mode only; IS MODE BOOST
Dust ReductionUltra Sonic VibrationUltra Sonic Vibration
Lens
Lens MountFUJIFILM X mountFUJIFILM X mount
Focus
Autofocus SystemIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Subject DetectionAnimal, bird, automobile, motorcycle and bike, aeroplane, train, plus face and eye detectionAnimal, bird, automobile, motorcycle and bike, aeroplane, train, plus face and eye detection
Focus PointsSingle point 13 x 9 or 25 x 17; Zone 3 x 3, 5 x 5, 7 x 7 from 117 areasSingle point 13 x 9 or 25 x 17; Zone 3 x 3, 5 x 5, 7 x 7 and Custom
Low-light FocusPhase detection -7.0 EV; contrast -4.0 EV (with XF50mmF1.0)Phase detection -7.0 EV; contrast -4.0 EV (with XF50mmF1.0)
Focus ModesSingle AF, Continuous AF, Manual FocusSingle AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Exposure
ISO RangeStandard ISO 125 to 12800 in 1/3 steps; extended ISO 64, 80, 100, 25600, 51200; movie ISO 125 to 12800, extended 25600Standard ISO 160 to 12800 in 1/3 steps; extended ISO 80, 25600, 51200; movie ISO 160 to 12800, extended 25600
Shutter SpeedMechanical 30 s to 1/4000 s; electronic 30 s to 1/180000 s; bulb up to 60 minutesMechanical 30 s to 1/4000 s; electronic 30 s to 1/32000 s; bulb up to 60 minutes
Continuous ShootingUp to approx. 20 fps with electronic shutter (1.29x crop); 168 JPEG, 66 compressed RAW, 17 uncompressed RAW bufferApprox. 30 fps with electronic shutter (1.25x crop)
Exposure Compensation-5.0 to +5.0 EV stills in 1/3 steps; -2.0 to +2.0 EV movie-5.0 to +5.0 EV stills in 1/3 steps; -2.0 to +2.0 EV movie
FlashBuilt-in EF-X8, guide number approx. 11 (ISO 200, m); hot shoe for dedicated TTL flashBuilt-in pop-up flash, guide number approx. 7 (ISO 200, m); mechanical sync 1/180 s or slower
Metering Modes256-zone metering: Multi, Spot, Average, Centre WeightedTTL 256-zone metering: Multi, Spot, Average, Centre Weighted
Video
Frame Rates6.2K 24p to 29.97p; DCI 4K and 4K up to 59.94p; Full HD up to 59.94p; high-speed Full HD 100p to 240p23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 100p, 120p, 200p, 240p
Video FormatsH.265 Long GOP 4:2:2 MOV, H.265 Long GOP 4:2:0 MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC audioH.265 Long GOP 4:2:2 MOV, H.265 Long GOP 4:2:0 MOV, H.264 Long GOP 4:2:0 MOV, H.264 Long GOP 4:2:0 MP4; 8 to 200 Mbps
Video Resolution6.2K 6240 x 3510; DCI 4K 4096 x 2160; 4K 3840 x 2160; Full HD 2048 x 1080 and 1920 x 10806.2K 6240 x 4160; DCI 4K 4096 x 2160; 4K 3840 x 2160; Full HD 2048 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 and 1080 x 1920
Microphone Input3.5 mm stereo mini connector (shared microphone and remote release)2.5 mm stereo microphone connector
Headphone Jack—Via supplied headphone adapter
Display
Screen Size3.0 in3.0 in
Screen TypeTilt-type touch screen colour LCD monitorTilt-type touch screen colour LCD monitor, 3:2 aspect ratio
Screen ResolutionApprox. 1.04 million dotsApprox. 1.62 million dots
Viewfinder0.39 in OLED colour viewfinder with Classic Display mode0.39 in OLED colour viewfinder, approx. 100% coverage
Viewfinder Magnification0.62x (35 mm equivalent 50 mm lens)0.62x
Viewfinder ResolutionApprox. 2.36 million dotsApprox. 2.36 million dots
Design
Height72.9 mm82.8 mm
Width124.9 mm118.4 mm
WeightApprox. 445 g with battery and memory card; approx. 396 g body onlyApprox. 378 g with battery and memory card; approx. 329 g body only
Build MaterialTop plate machined entirely from aluminium—
Depth39.1 mm (minimum depth 33.0 mm)46.8 mm (minimum depth 31.9 mm)
Storage
File FormatsJPEG (Exif Ver. 2.32), HEIF 4:2:2 10-bit, RAW 14-bit RAF, TIFF 8/16-bit; MOV, MP4JPEG, HEIF 4:2:2 10-bit, RAW 14-bit RAF, TIFF 8/16-bit; MOV, MP4
Supported CardsSD, SDHC, SDXC; UHS-I, UHS-II, Video Speed Class V90SD, SDHC, SDXC up to 2 TB; UHS-I
Memory Card Slots11
Battery
Battery ModelNP-W126S Li-ion batteryNP-W126S Li-ion battery
USB ChargingYes, via USB Type-CYes, via USB Type-C
Shots per ChargeApprox. 310 frames (normal mode), approx. 400 frames (economy mode)Approx. 315 frames (normal mode), approx. 425 frames (economy mode)
Connectivity
BluetoothVersion 4.2 (Bluetooth low energy)Version 5.2 (Bluetooth low energy)
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11b/g/n
USBUSB Type-C, 10 GbpsUSB Type-C, 10 Gbps
HDMIHDMI Micro connector (Type D)HDMI Micro connector (Type D)