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| sent on 29 Settembre 2025
Pros: Many things
Cons: Very few things
Opinion: I waited to have the car some time before writing my ratings. Now I think I can. Let's start with construction. I come from an XE4, we are at a higher step. The level of robustness and the feeling of solidity is undoubtedly superior. Both in terms of feeling when holding it and in practical use. I'm not just talking about the camera body but about the various buttons and dials. The small handle? It serves and is more efficient than you might believe. I'm talking about using the XE4 equipped with an additional grip and thumb rest. With the XE5 I don't feel the urgent need. EVFs and displays, although they remain of the old type, are adequate. Of course, the eyepiece can be penalizing for those who wear glasses. As for usability and immediacy: I come from an XE4 which, according to many, was too simplified, with some dials and buttons lost. The XE5 reconquers them all and adds a front self-timer lever that houses 5 custom functions. Well, with the XE4 I have never felt any shortcomings. I think the XE5 is even exaggerated in terms of direct and customizable controls. In short, you can configure it for your needs like a glove. If you configure it well, you hardly have to access the menu according to your wishes. Everything is at your fingertips. The IBIS works very well and is an important plus. Another feature that I think is noteworthy is the digital teleconverter that shoots with magnification (and consequent cropping of the file) of 1.4 or 2.0 x. Considering that it starts at 40 Mpixell, an important file is kept. This option can also be called up with a direct and individual command. I also appreciate the film simulations present and the possibility of even saving complete film settings (the famous recipes). In addition, worthy of note, the possibility of shooting in raw, jpeg and HEIF, which can then be converted in the camera to 8 or 16 bit TIFF, with film simulations applied for subsequent retouching on the PC. As for the autofocua, I find it valid. It also has face and eye recognition, tracking animals, cars, aerial birds, etc. However, I cannot pronounce on its goodness compared to the AF of other brands because I have no experience of direct comparisons. I don't find any faults with it, but I don't practice sports or bird photography. Hearing around, many consider Fujifilm's AF inferior to that of Sony or Canon. I find it a nice machine and it pushes you to use it. It has charm to spare and makes you want to use it. I come from Canon FF reflex cameras but I must say that the sensations felt with the XE4 before and the XE5 now, are unique. Then I must say that being compact makes me want to have it with me often. And it is undoubtedly "easier" than having a large car. In this case, the car and a pair of lenses fit in a fanny pack. The price ? Altino compared to the past of the XE line. Believe me if I say, however, that it is no longer an entry level. In addition to IBIS, 40 Mpixell sensor, new processor and various additions, it is precisely the construction that is different and premium. The 40 Mp sensor exaggerated for an APS? I had doubts too. Instead, I find it very very good. Not louder than the previous 26 Mp. In my experience it is worth it. |
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