Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100S→Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X100S. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Instax Mini 12
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Generation10 years newer (2023 vs 2013)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Instax Mini 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Low Light | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100S | Instax Mini 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £80 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | |
| Resolution | 16MP | — | |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | N/A | |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ↓ |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | N/A | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
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