Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo→Fujifilm FinePix X100S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FinePix X100S offers little measurable spec improvement over the Instax Wide Evo. Spend the money on glass instead.
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 Wide Evo | FinePix X100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | -4.9 | ||
| Portrait | -4.7 | ||
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | -5.6 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Casual | -3.6 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Wide Evo | FinePix 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 | No video | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — | |
| Burst Rate | No burst rate | 6fps | |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | ~460g | 445g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| 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 | No card slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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