Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+→Fujifilm FinePix X100S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Instax Mini LiPlay+. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the FinePix X100S
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Battery life~330 shots (CIPA) vs Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Instax Mini LiPlay+ | FinePix X100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Mini LiPlay+ | FinePix X100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £174 | £250 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP) + selfie camera + instax mini printer | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | — | 16MP | |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Single AF (main camera); fixed-focus selfie camera | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | |
| Burst Rate | — | 6fps | |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 265g | 445g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | 3.0" LCD | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | |
| Screen | — | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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