Upgrade Guide
Yashica DigiMate 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 DigiMate 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)
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 | X Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | -0.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | +0.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DigiMate 100 | X Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £89 | £109 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Small CMOS (interpolated resolution, exact native MP not published) | 5MP CMOS (interpolated up to 30MP) | |
| Resolution | — | 5MP | |
| Video | 1080p/720p/480p | 1080p/720p/480p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 1fps | |
| Battery Life | ~150 shots (estimated) | ~150 shots (650mAh battery, estimated) | |
| Weight | 256g (with battery, estimated from closely related DigiPix 100) | 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-focus lens, no zoom | Fixed f/3.2 lens, no zoom (8x electronic zoom only) | |
| Memory Cards | microSD | microSD (up to 64GB) |
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