Kodak RODOMATICBL
Score: 33/100
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 tiny point-and-shoot camera with an integrated ZINK printer that creates 2×3" adhesive photos. It's easy to use and portable, but suffers from slow printing, lack of preview screen, and mediocre image quality.
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— | 100 shotsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 200 gbest | 453.592 g |
| ↓ lower better | 2 fbest | 12.7 f |
5 MPbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 5 secondsbest |
— | 800best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
0 items | 4 itemsbest |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 200 g | 453.592 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | lithium-ion | AA alkaline |
Print(2) | ||
Print Size | 2x3 in | 2x3 inches |
Print Speed (seconds) | 45-60 seconds | 5 seconds |
Camera(2) | ||
Aperture (f) | 2 f | 12.7 f |
Flash Type | automatic | built-in |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 0 items | 4 items |
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Reviewers describe the Printomatic as a basic, budget-friendly instant camera that delivers nostalgic fun but falls short on image and print quality, noting the missing charging cable and slow prints.
Users enjoy the simplicity and adhesive prints for parties, yet frequently complain about blurry, washed-out photos, paper jams, and the absence of a preview screen.
“Easy to use”
“Photos are blurry and dark”
“No USB cable included”
Instax Mini 12 provides true analog instant photos; Printomatic suits those preferring digital capture plus instant adhesive 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.
