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