Two cameras with similar specs can still offer completely different shooting experiences. The Fujifilm X-E5 and X100VI may share the same sensor and processor, but one offers the flexibility of interchangeable lenses while the other locks you into a fixed focal length. Choosing between them isn’t just about numbers on a spec sheet. It’s about how you want to shoot and how much versatility you need in the field.
Coming to you from Stefano Lombardo and snapsbytaha, this detailed video compares the X-E5 and X100VI while walking through Toronto. Lombardo points out that the biggest difference is the X-E5’s interchangeable lens mount, letting you swap between wide, zoom, and telephoto options. The X100VI, by contrast, is built around a fixed 35mm equivalent f/2 lens. The X-E5’s build is solid, with a carved aluminum top plate adding weight and durability, giving it a more substantial feel than the X100VI. Both share the same 40-megapixel sensor, the same processor, and similar video features, but neither is fully weather-sealed without additional accessories. Lombardo notes the X100VI’s leaf shutter as a unique perk, but for someone who values adaptability, the X-E5 is hard to overlook.
His friend, Taha, however, prefers the X100VI for its simplicity. He likes having a camera that doesn’t require decisions about lenses, letting him focus entirely on composition. The fixed focal length forces movement and interaction with the subject, which can improve your shots. He also points out that Fujifilm now delivers high-end features across its lineup, making differences between “beginner” and “pro” models less about performance and more about the shooting experience. In his case, since he already owns other Fujifilm bodies with interchangeable mounts, adding a compact, fixed-lens option makes more sense than doubling up on systems.
Lombardo admits the X-E5 isn’t perfect. The flip screen, while useful for vlogging, feels stiff when opening or closing. Still, for hybrid shooters, being able to pair the X-E5 with a wide lens and use the screen for video makes it much more versatile. He emphasizes that these cameras shine in casual, creative environments where portability and inspiration matter more than technical specs. Compared to larger systems, both models encourage you to slow down, walk around, and look at the world differently. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Lombardo.
Looks like a great little camera. Good luck finding one.
Any camera you actually have in your hand beats the X100. Why does everything need to be a comparison to an X100?
The real camera is better than the overhyped point and shoot? I’m shocked…