Upgrade Guide

Yashica X Peanuts Mini (Cream)→Yashica City 200

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Yashica

X Peanuts Mini (Cream)

£43

2025

→

Upgrade to

Yashica

City 200

£259 (+£216)

2024

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X Peanuts Mini (Cream). Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the City 200

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Resolution

13MP vs 3MP (+10MP)
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Battery life

200 shots (estimated) vs ~100 shots (400mAh battery, estimated)

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	X Peanuts Mini (Cream)	City 200
Price	£43	£259
Released	2025	2024	↓
Sensor	3MP CMOS (interpolated up to 8MP)	13MP 1/3.06-inch Sony CMOS
Resolution	3MP	13MP	↑
Video	720p/480p	1080p
Autofocus	Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor)	Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	1fps	1fps
Battery Life	~100 shots (400mAh battery, estimated)	200 shots (estimated)	↑
Weight	113g (with battery)	220g (estimated)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	None (screen only)
Screen	Fixed screen, no touch	Fixed screen, no touch
Mount	Fixed lens, no zoom	Fixed 10x zoom lens
Memory Cards	microSD	microSD

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