Upgrade Guide
Yashica DZ-100 Hello Kitty→Yashica FX-D 100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FX-D 100 offers little measurable spec improvement over the DZ-100 Hello Kitty. Spend the money on glass instead.
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 | DZ-100 Hello Kitty | FX-D 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.7 | ||
| Street | +2.8 | ||
| Travel | +2.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.5 | ||
| Documentary | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Casual | +2.6 | ||
| Food | +2.3 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | -1.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DZ-100 Hello Kitty | FX-D 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £119 | £259 | |
| Released | — | 2025 | |
| Sensor | Small digital sensor (5MP native, up to 44MP interpolated) | 13MP Sony IMX458 CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 13MP | |
| Video | 1080p | 4K/30p, 2.7K/60p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus, 10 cm to infinity | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | — | 1fps | |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable Li-ion, 700 mAh | ~2 hours continuous use (1250mAh NP-40 battery) | ↓ |
| Weight | 113g (with battery) | 380g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | 2.4" LCD (no viewfinder) | None — a non-functional viewfinder-shaped plate for looks only | |
| Screen | — | Tilting screen (0-180°), no touch | |
| Mount | — | Fixed 25-76mm f/1.6-2.8 zoom lens | |
| Memory Cards | — | microSD |
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