Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm Instax Mini 41

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

£499

2021

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Instax Mini 41

£90 (-£409)

2025

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the X-T30 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Instax Mini 41

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 II	Instax Mini 41
Price	£499	£90
Released	2021	2025	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV	Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area)
Resolution	26MP	—
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo	N/A — instant film camera
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking	Fixed focus (0.3m–∞)
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	N/A
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	N/A
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)	↓
Weight	383g body only	~310g (with batteries, without film)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	Real-image optical viewfinder with selfie mirror
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	N/A
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	N/A — instant film only

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