Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera - Mint Green
Score: 71/100
Esoxoffore ABS-681 Black
Score: 80/100$90.69
Rankings
A child-friendly instant-print camera that offers 1080P video, a suite of games and filters, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasting 2-3 hours. It includes sustainable recycled materials and generous storage, but like its sibling it only prints in black-and-white.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 shotsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 453.6 g | 32 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12.7 fbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.004 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 5 seconds | 1 secondsbest |
800best | — | |
— | 2.4 inchesbest | |
1 yearsbest | 0.5 years |
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| Attribute | | |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 453.6 g | 32 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA alkaline | lithium‑ion |
Print(2) | ||
Print Size | 54x86 mm | 4x2.2 in |
Print Speed (seconds) | 5 seconds | 1 seconds |
Camera(1) | ||
Flash Type | Constant firing flash | built-in |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.5 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 4 items | 5 items |
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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.
“The camera feels cheap, the photos are washed out, but the nostalgia makes it all worth it.”
“Love the twist-to-power lens and selfie mirror - perfect for my teen.”
“Great for quick prints, but the plastic feels fragile.”
Choose Instax for color prints; choose ESOXOFFORE for richer digital features and lower print costs.
Professional editors highlight the camera's strong value proposition, sustainability credentials and Amazon's Choice status, while noting the lack of color printing as a trade-off.
Users love the instant-print excitement and durability, but complain about occasional blank prints and the fading nature of thermal paper.
