Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach
Score: 69/100
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 is a compact instant camera that offers fully automatic exposure and a built-in selfie mirror for effortless selfies. Its main trade-offs are the high cost of film and limited manual control. Ideal for beginners and casual users who value simplicity and portability.
The Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach is a fully automatic Instax Mini camera offering unlimited multiple exposures, motorized film ejection, and remote selfie functionality. Its fixed f/8 aperture, plastic build, and reliance on CR2 batteries limit low-light performance and durability. Ideal for creative beginners who prioritize fun features over ruggedness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 354 g | 293 gbest |
6.2 cm | 8.6 cmbest | |
— | 100 shotsbest | |
60 mmbest | 60 mmbest | |
8 | 12.7best | |
— | 800best | |
2best | — | |
9 mbest | — |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 354 g | 293 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 118.9x93.5x59.9 mm | 107.6 x 121.2 x 67.3 mm |
Camera(3) | ||
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 8.6 cm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 8 | 12.7 |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.004-8 s | 0.5-0.004 s |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | CR2 | AA alkaline |
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Professional reviewers praise the Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach for its blend of portability, advanced auto exposure, and a suite of creative tools that surpass the basic Instax models. They note the sharp 60mm lens and remote selfie capability as standout features, while criticizing the slow fixed aperture, limited zone focusing, and basic plastic build.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's effortless automatic modes, vibrant South Beach styling, and the fun of multiple exposures and gel filters, but many complain about blurry low-light images, the need for multiple batteries, and the imprecise close-up focus.
Professional reviewers commend the Instax Mini 11 for its fully automatic exposure, integrated selfie mode with a built-in mirror, and modern aesthetic, viewing these as clear upgrades over the Mini 9. While the design and ease of use receive strong praise, critics note the absence of manual controls and the reliance on disposable AA batteries as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the camera's simplicity, reliable automatic exposure, and fun pastel colors, often describing it as a perfect gift or travel companion. Recurring complaints focus on the high cost of film, occasional flash limitations in bright sunlight, and the desire for more creative control.
