Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue
Score: 66/100
Polaroid Go Generation 2 - Mini Instant Camera + Film Bundle
Score: 70/100$105.79
Rankings
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.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 shots | 480 shotsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 306 g | 240 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12.7 fbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.004 seconds | 0 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 90 secondsbest | — |
800best | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
6 itemsbest | 4 items |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 306 g | 240 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (shots) | 100 shots | 480 shots |
Battery Type | AA alkaline | Lithium-ion |
Print(1) | ||
Print Size | 54x86 mm | 54x67 mm |
Camera(3) | ||
Shutter Speed (seconds) | 0.004 seconds | 0.0001 seconds |
Film Format | Instax Mini | Polaroid Go |
Flash Type | Constant firing flash | Built-in |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 6 items | 4 items |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“easy and fun to use.”
“more intuitive to use overall.”
“Great for kids and teens, but wish it had Bluetooth.”
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.
