Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach
Score: 69/100
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 builds on the Mini 11 with a twist-lens power switch and enhanced close-up mode, delivering easy selfie shooting and reliable automatic exposure. Its drawbacks include a fixed-focus lens, always-on flash that may overexpose bright scenes, and the recurring cost of AA batteries and film. Best suited for beginners and party-goers who want a fun, hassle-free instant camera with extra convenience features.
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.
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| ↓ lower better | 354 g | 306 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 | 306 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 118.9x93.5x59.9 mm | 104 x 66.6 x 122 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 12 for its playful pastel design, intuitive twist-lens power switch, and reliable automatic exposure that produces bright photos in diverse lighting. They also appreciate the built-in selfie mirror and parallax-corrected Close-Up mode, while noting the constant flash can overexpose bright scenes and the absence of manual or digital features limits advanced creativity.
Everyday users love the camera's cute pastel blue look, easy twist-on/off operation, and selfie-friendly mirror, describing it as perfect for gifting and spontaneous party moments. Common complaints focus on the recurring cost of instant film, the need to replace AA batteries frequently, and occasional image quality issues in harsh lighting due to the always-on flash.
