Kodak Printomatic
Score: 70/100
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Lilac Purple
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 Kodak Printomatic is a small digital camera that prints 2"x3" ZINK photos instantly. It offers a fully analog-free workflow but lacks a preview screen and struggles in low light.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
25 shots | 100 shotsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 453.6 g | 453.592 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 2 fbest | 12.7 f |
5 MPbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 5 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) | 453.6 g | 453.592 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (shots) | 25 shots | 100 shots |
Battery Type | lithium-ion | AA alkaline |
Camera(2) | ||
Aperture (f) | 2 f | 12.7 f |
Film Format | ZINK | INSTAX Mini |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 6 items | 4 items |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers note its fun, retro aesthetic and portability, but criticize the missing LCD and inconsistent print quality.
Users enjoy the instant adhesive prints and portability, yet complain about blurry or over-exposed photos, lack of preview, and frequent paper jams.
“Qualité des photos exécrable, toutes brûlées!”
“Easy to use; however, a little disappointed in the photo quality.”
“Great for parties and kids, but the prints can be hit-or-miss.”
Instax Mini 12 offers true analog film and larger prints; Printomatic gives digital copies and sticky prints.
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.
