Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI→Fujifilm Instax Mini 41

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

You own

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X100VI

£1499

2024

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Instax Mini 41

£90 (-£1,409)

2025

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Fujifilm X100VI. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Instax Mini 41

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Fujifilm X100VI	Instax Mini 41
Price	£1,499	£90
Released	2024	2025	↑
Sensor	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR	Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area)
Resolution	40MP	—
Video	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal	N/A — instant film camera
Autofocus	Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking	Fixed focus (0.3m–∞)
Stabilisation	7-stop IBIS	N/A
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic	N/A
Battery Life	~450 shots (CIPA)	2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)	↓
Weight	533g with battery and card	~310g (with batteries, without film)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots	Real-image optical viewfinder with selfie mirror
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	N/A
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)	Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	N/A — instant film only

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