Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D→Fujifilm GFX 100S

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

You own

Fujifilm

Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D

£170

2024

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100S

£3999 (+£3,829)

2021

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the GFX 100S

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life

~460 shots (CIPA) vs Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D	GFX 100S
Price	£170	£3,999
Released	2024	2021	↓
Sensor	Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm)	102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	—	102MP
Video	N/A	4K/30p, FHD/120p
Autofocus	Fixed focus	Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	N/A	IBIS — up to 6 stops
Burst Rate	N/A	5fps
Battery Life	Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints)	~460 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	~290g	900g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	1.0" LCD rear screen for preview	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	1.0" LCD rear screen	3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen
Mount	Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack)	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	N/A	Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot

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