Kodak Printomatic
Score: 70/100
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue
Score: 66/100Rankings
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.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
25 shots | 100 shotsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 453.6 g | 306 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 2 fbest | 12.7 f |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.004 secondsbest |
5 MPbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 90 secondsbest |
— | 800best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 453.6 g | 306 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (shots) | 25 shots | 100 shots |
Battery Type | lithium-ion | AA alkaline |
Print(1) | ||
Print Size | 2x3 inches | 54x86 mm |
Camera(4) | ||
Aperture (f) | 2 f | 12.7 f |
Focus Type | fixed | Fixed |
Film Format | ZINK | Instax Mini |
Flash Type | built-in | Constant firing flash |
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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.
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.
