Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Lilac Purple
Score: 78/100
Polaroid Go Generation 2 - Mini Instant Camera + Film Bundle
Score: 70/100$105.79
Rankings
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 Polaroid Go Generation 2 is the world's smallest analog instant camera, offering pocket-size portability, square-format Polaroid Go film, and creative features like double-exposure and a selfie mirror. It's rechargeable via USB-C and built with recycled materials, but image quality can be hit-or-miss and the proprietary film is pricey.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 shots | 480 shotsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 453.592 g | 240 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12.7 fbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 5 secondsbest | — |
800best | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
4 itemsbest | 4 itemsbest |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 453.592 g | 240 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (shots) | 100 shots | 480 shots |
Battery Type | AA alkaline | Lithium-ion |
Print(1) | ||
Print Size | 2x3 inches | 54x67 mm |
Camera(4) | ||
Shutter Speed (seconds) | 1/2 sec to 1/250 sec seconds | 0.0001 seconds |
Focus Type | fixed | Fixed |
Film Format | INSTAX Mini | Polaroid Go |
Flash Type | built-in | Built-in |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“Loved by children and teens as a first camera-engaging due to instant physical prints.”
“Photos can appear washed out, especially in bright light.”
“Extremely easy to use, ideal for children and beginners.”
Choose Instax Mini for lower film cost, auto-focus convenience, and quicker print development; choose Polaroid Go for ultimate portability, square-format nostalgia and creative modes.
Professional reviewers praise the Go Gen 2 for its ultra-compact size, improved exposure control and creative modes, while noting occasional over-exposure, a fixed focus system, and a higher defect rate in the exclusive film.
Everyday users love the nostalgic vibe, portability and fun modes, but complain about blurry or inconsistent photos, defective units, and the high cost of the proprietary film.
