Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash 400→Fujifilm GFX 100S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the QuickSnap Flash 400. 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 sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
| Genre | QuickSnap Flash 400 | GFX 100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +5.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | QuickSnap Flash 400 | GFX 100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £12 | £3,999 | |
| Released | — | 2021 | |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Fujifilm ISO 400 colour negative film | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | — | 102MP | |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | IBIS — up to 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 5fps | |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | ~140g | 900g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 400 colour negative) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot |
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