Upgrade Guide
Yashica X Peanuts→Yashica MF-1 Snapshot Art Camera
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The MF-1 Snapshot Art Camera offers little measurable spec improvement over the X Peanuts. 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 | X Peanuts | MF-1 Snapshot Art Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X Peanuts | MF-1 Snapshot Art Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £109 | £39 | |
| Released | 2025 | — | |
| Sensor | 5MP CMOS (interpolated up to 30MP) | 35 mm film (full frame) | |
| Resolution | 5MP | — | |
| Video | 1080p/720p/480p | — | |
| Autofocus | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | Fixed focus, 1 m to infinity | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | — | |
| Battery Life | ~150 shots (650mAh battery, estimated) | 1 × AA (for the flash) | ↓ |
| Weight | 256g (with battery) | — | |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Optical direct-view finder | |
| Screen | Fixed 2.4" IPS screen, no touch | — | |
| Mount | Fixed f/3.2 lens, no zoom (8x electronic zoom only) | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (up to 64GB) | — |
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