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The Instax Mini Evo blends a digital sensor with classic Instax Mini film, offering a 3-inch LCD, 100 creative effect combos, and Bluetooth printing. It's lightweight and rechargeable, but internal storage is limited and the LCD can be hard to see in bright light.
The Instax Mini Evo is a hybrid camera that captures digital images, lets users apply 100 effect combos, and prints them on Instax Mini film via a 3-inch LCD preview. It offers strong low-light performance but suffers from limited battery life and a small internal memory.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is a pastel-colored, compact instant camera aimed at beginners and kids. It offers automatic exposure, a selfie mirror, and fast 5-second prints, but lacks advanced controls and connectivity.
The Instax Mini 12 adds a twist-to-power lens, selfie mirror and close-up mode to the familiar automatic instant-camera formula. It prints credit-card-sized photos quickly, but the plastic construction and lack of manual controls keep it in the entry-level segment.
The Instax Mini 12 in Pastel Blue offers the same automatic shooting experience as its sibling, with a twist-to-power lens, selfie mirror and close-up mode, packaged in a lightweight body. It's well-suited for beginners, but lacks manual controls and modern connectivity.
The Instax Mini 11 offers fully automatic exposure, a handy selfie mirror, and a built-in flash in a compact lilac-colored body. It's ideal for beginners and casual shooters, though it lacks manual controls and relies on disposable AA batteries.
The INSTAX Wide 400 delivers big-format instant prints with a fully automatic shooting experience and a suite of accessories, making it great for groups and events. Its size, lack of manual controls and connectivity keep it in the beginner-friendly, point-and-shoot niche.
The Instax Mini 12 is an entry-level analog instant camera focused on simplicity, featuring a twist-to-power lens, selfie mirror and fully automatic exposure. It's lightweight and cheap to operate but lacks manual controls and a robust build.
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100 shotsbest | 100 shotsbest | 100 shotsbest | 100 shotsbest | 100 shotsbest | 100 shotsbest | 100 shotsbest | 100 shotsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 281 gbest | 285 g | 306 g | 457 g | 453.592 g | 453.6 g | 453.6 g | 610 g |
| ↓ lower better | 2 fbest | 2 fbest | 12.7 f | 12.7 f | 12.7 f | 12.7 f | 12.7 f | 14 f |
| ↓ lower better | 0 secondsbest | 0 secondsbest | 0.004 seconds | 0.004 seconds | — | 0.004 seconds | 0.004 seconds | 0.005 seconds |
5 MPbest | 4.9 MP | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 16 seconds | 16 seconds | 90 seconds | 90 seconds | 5 secondsbest | 5 secondsbest | 5 secondsbest | 90 seconds |
1,600best | 1,600best | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | — | |
3 inchesbest | 3 inchesbest | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Weight (g) | 281 g | 285 g | 306 g | 457 g | 453.592 g | 453.6 g | 453.6 g | 610 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||||||||
Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion | AA alkaline | AA alkaline | AA alkaline | AA Alkaline | AA alkaline | AA alkaline |
Print(2) | ||||||||
Print Size | 2x3 inches | 2x3 inches | 54x86 mm | 54x86 mm | 2x3 inches | 2x3 inches | 54x86 mm | 86x108 mm |
Print Speed (seconds) | 16 seconds | 16 seconds | 90 seconds | 90 seconds | 5 seconds | 5 seconds | 5 seconds | 90 seconds |
Camera(7) | ||||||||
Aperture (f) | 2.0 f | 2.0 f | 12.7 f | 12.7 f | 12.7 f | 12.7 f | 12.7 f | 14 f |
Shutter Speed (seconds) | 0.000125 seconds | 0.000125 seconds | 0.004 seconds | 0.004 seconds | 1/2 sec to 1/250 sec seconds | 0.004 seconds | 0.004 seconds | 0.005 seconds |
ISO Range (max) | 1600 | 1600 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | — |
Focus Type | Single AF | Single AF | Fixed | Fixed | fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Film Format | Instax Mini | Instax Mini | Instax Mini | Instax Mini | INSTAX Mini | Instax Mini | Instax Mini | Instax Wide |
Megapixels (MP) | 5 MP | 4.9 MP | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Flash Type | Auto | Auto | Constant firing flash | Built-in constant firing flash | built-in | Built-in | Constant firing flash | Automatic electronic flash |
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Bluetooth | true | true | — | — | false | — | — | — |
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Number of Included Accessories (items) | 0 items | 0 items | 6 items | 4 items | 4 items | 3 items | 4 items | 6 items |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the hybrid approach, the 3-inch LCD and the 100 effect combos, rating it around 4.5/5 for its blend of digital control and instant print quality.
Everyday users love the nostalgic design, preview capability and on-the-spot printing, while noting occasional Bluetooth hiccups and the small internal memory.
“The 3-inch screen makes framing so much easier than older Instax models.”
“I wish the internal memory was larger, but the creative filters are fantastic.”
“The digital preview saves me from wasting film - I only print the shots I love.”
Mini 12 improves ergonomics and selfie features; Mini 11 is cheaper.
Mini 12 adds a selfie mirror and close-up framing; Mini 11 is cheaper with similar basics.
Mini 12 offers a better lens mechanism and selfie mirror; Mini 11 is cheaper
Mini 12 offers refined power mechanism and improved viewfinder; Mini 11 is cheaper.
WIDE 400 offers big prints and accessories; Mini 11 is lighter and more portable.
Professional reviewers praise the seamless blend of digital control and instant printing, noting the high build quality and creative freedom, while pointing out the limited battery life and digital feel.
Users love the nostalgic design, tactile print lever and the ability to edit before printing, but they are frustrated by the short battery life and the LCD's visibility in sunlight.
PCMag rates the Mini 12 5.0 stars, praising its intuitive twist-to-power design and selfie features while noting the cheap plastic build and lack of creative modes.
Users rate it highly for ease of use and cute styling, though they note viewfinder parallax, missing Bluetooth, and reliance on AA batteries as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers praise the Mini 11 for its automatic exposure, intuitive selfie mode, and high-key portrait capability, but note the lack of manual controls, rechargeable power, and connectivity features.
Everyday users love the simplicity, selfie mirror, and cute color, while common complaints focus on flash over-exposure, short AA battery life, and the high cost of film.
Professional reviewers praise its ergonomic twist-to-power design, selfie mirror, and reliable automatic exposure, while noting the lack of manual controls and limited battery life.
Everyday users love its ease of use and cute design, especially for children, but complain about washed-out images, short battery life, and the inability to preview shots.
Professional reviewers commend the refined ergonomics and intuitive twist-to-power operation, calling it the top choice for beginners despite its cheap plastic construction.
Everyday users love the cute design and ease of use, especially teens and kids, while noting washed-out images in bright light and the flimsy plastic body.
Professional reviewers (PCMag Editors' Choice) commend the Mini 12 for its beginner-friendly design, intuitive twist-to-power operation, and useful selfie features, while noting the lack of manual controls and tripod mount.
Users enjoy the fun, nostalgic experience and ease of use for kids and teens, but criticize the cheap feel, occasional washed-out images, and the ongoing cost of film.
Reviewers praise the Wide 400 for its nostalgic appeal, large prints and reliable automatic exposure, but note the absence of modern features like app connectivity or exposure overrides.
Users love the big prints and retro look, especially for parties, but some report film-ejection jams and wish for lighter weight and more control.
