Upgrade Guide
Yashica DigiMate 100→Yashica FX-D 100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the DigiMate 100. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the FX-D 100
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Generation1 year newer (2025 vs 2024)
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 | DigiMate 100 | FX-D 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.9 | ||
| Street | +3.1 | ||
| Travel | +2.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.9 | ||
| Documentary | +3.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Casual | +3.6 | ||
| Food | +2.3 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | -1.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DigiMate 100 | FX-D 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £89 | £259 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Small CMOS (interpolated resolution, exact native MP not published) | 13MP Sony IMX458 CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 13MP | |
| Video | 1080p/720p/480p | 4K/30p, 2.7K/60p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 1fps | |
| Battery Life | ~150 shots (estimated) | ~2 hours continuous use (1250mAh NP-40 battery) | ↓ |
| Weight | 256g (with battery, estimated from closely related DigiPix 100) | 380g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None — a non-functional viewfinder-shaped plate for looks only | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Tilting screen (0-180°), no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed-focus lens, no zoom | Fixed 25-76mm f/1.6-2.8 zoom lens | |
| Memory Cards | microSD | microSD |
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