Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo→Fujifilm X100S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X100S offers little measurable spec improvement over the Instax Wide Evo. Spend the money on glass instead.
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | X100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Creative | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.5 | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Wide Evo | X100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £250 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | — | 16MP | |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | |
| Stabilisation | N/A | — | |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 6fps | |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | ~460g | 445g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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