Upgrade Guide
Yashica City 100→Yashica X Peanuts
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the City 100. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the X Peanuts
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Generation1 year newer (2025 vs 2024)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution5MP (down from 13MP — optimised for low light)
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 | City 100 | X Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.8 | ||
| Street | -3.5 | ||
| Travel | -3.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.5 | ||
| Documentary | -2.4 | ||
| Landscape | -1.9 | ||
| Casual | -3.7 | ||
| Food | -1.9 | ||
| Macro | -1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.9 | ||
| Fun & simple | +0.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | City 100 | X Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £109 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 13MP 1/3.06-inch Sony CMOS | 5MP CMOS (interpolated up to 30MP) | |
| Resolution | 13MP | 5MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p/720p/480p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 1fps | |
| Battery Life | 200 shots (estimated) | ~150 shots (650mAh battery, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 210g (estimated) | 256g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Fixed 2.4" IPS screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed 3x zoom lens | Fixed f/3.2 lens, no zoom (8x electronic zoom only) | |
| Memory Cards | microSD | microSD (up to 64GB) |
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