Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm Instax Mini 41→Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

Instax Mini 41

£90

2025

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X100VI

£1499 (+£1,409)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Instax Mini 41. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Fujifilm X100VI

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Instax Mini 41	Fujifilm X100VI
Price	£90	£1,499
Released	2025	2024	↓
Sensor	Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area)	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	—	40MP
Video	N/A — instant film camera	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal
Autofocus	Fixed focus (0.3m–∞)	Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking
Stabilisation	N/A	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	N/A	8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic
Battery Life	2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)	~450 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	~310g (with batteries, without film)	533g with battery and card	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Real-image optical viewfinder with selfie mirror	Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots
Screen	N/A	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack)	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)
Memory Cards	N/A — instant film only	Single SD UHS-I slot

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