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Instax Pal 2 vs FinePix X100S
Quick take: The Instax Pal 2 is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
FinePix X100S — Street & Travel: The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
FinePix X100S (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Instax Pal 2Fujifilm · 2026 | FinePix X100SFujifilm · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £144Best | £250 |
| Sensor | Digital 1/3.06" CMOS (10MP), no film | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | — | 16.3MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Single AF with face detection, 8 cm to infinity | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Burst Rate | — | 6fps |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 87gBest | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 37.0 × 42.0 × 92.3mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Built-in optical finder + 1.3" LCD | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | — | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | — | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Instax Pal 2
FinePix X100S
Portrait
2.0/10
4.3/10
Street
3.2/10
7.0/10
Travel
2.9/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
1.3/10
4.1/10
Documentary
1.5/10
4.0/10
Landscape
1.6/10
3.4/10
Casual
2.8/10
3.4/10
Food
1.8/10
3.3/10
Macro
1.1/10
2.1/10
Architecture
1.7/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
0.9/10
3.9/10
Fun & simple
7.4/10
4.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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