Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash 400
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The QuickSnap Flash 400 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-T1. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | QuickSnap Flash 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | -3.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Everyday | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T1 | QuickSnap Flash 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £12 | |
| Released | 2014 | — | |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Fujifilm ISO 400 colour negative film | |
| Resolution | 16MP | — | |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A — film camera | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | Manual wind-on | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | ~140g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Simple optical viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | N/A | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 400 colour negative) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
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