Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Lilac Purple
Score: 78/100
Polaroid Now 3rd Generation I-Type Instant Camera + Film
Score: 39/100$151.15
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 Now 3rd-Gen delivers classic full-size Polaroid prints with modern upgrades like dual-lens autofocus and USB-C charging. It adds creative modes such as double-exposure but lacks Bluetooth connectivity and can struggle in low-light.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 shots | 120 shotsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 453.592 g | 450 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12.7 f | 11 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 5 secondsbest | — |
800best | 640 | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
4 itemsbest | 4 itemsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 453.592 g | 450 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (shots) | 100 shots | 120 shots |
Battery Type | AA alkaline | Lithium-ion |
Print(1) | ||
Print Size | 2x3 inches | Full-size |
Camera(5) | ||
Aperture (f) | 12.7 f | 11 f |
ISO Range (max) | 800 | 640 |
Focus Type | fixed | Autofocus |
Film Format | INSTAX Mini | i-Type/600 |
Flash Type | built-in | Flash |
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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.”
Professional reviewers praise the upgraded autofocus, brighter-day performance and USB-C charging, while noting the absence of Bluetooth/app features and the high cost of film.
Everyday users love the retro look, tactile feel and USB-C charging, but report inconsistent autofocus in low light and the high expense of film.
