Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100VI→Fujifilm Instax Pal
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Instax Pal offers little measurable spec improvement over the X100VI. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X100VI | Instax Pal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -4.7 | ||
| Street | -5.1 | ||
| Travel | -4.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -5.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -5.8 | ||
| Landscape | -4.0 | ||
| Casual | -2.8 | ||
| Food | -5.3 | ||
| Macro | -4.9 | ||
| Architecture | -3.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -3.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | +1.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100VI | Instax Pal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,749 | £89 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP), no film | |
| Resolution | 40MP | — | |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | — | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Fixed focus (19.4 cm to infinity) | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | — | |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | Built-in rechargeable | |
| Weight | 471g (body only) | 41g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | None (ring finder or phone app) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | — | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | — | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | — |
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