Lomography Lomo’Instant Wide William Klein Edition
Score: 72/100
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 Wide William Klein Edition offers a large Instax Wide format with a versatile 90 mm lens and multiple creative modes. Its plastic build and limited aperture are trade-offs for the expansive format. Ideal for experimental photographers who want big prints and lens flexibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 168 gbest | 293 g |
6.2 cm | 8.6 cmbest | |
— | 100 shotsbest | |
90 mmbest | 60 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 173 mmbest | — |
8 | 12.7best | |
— | 800best | |
3best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 168 g | 293 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 173 mm | 107.6 x 121.2 x 67.3 mm |
Camera(5) | ||
Film Format | Instax Wide | Instax Mini |
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 8.6 cm |
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 90 mm | 60 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 8 | 12.7 |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.004 s | 0.5-0.004 s |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA | AA alkaline |
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Professional reviewers and Lomography editors praise the William Klein edition as a versatile, studio-ready instant camera that stands out for its wide format, extensive lens attachments, and creative shooting modes. They commend its ability to deliver "twice as much fun" and "full creative control" while noting the affordable plastic build and reasonable price as additional strengths.
Everyday users celebrate the camera's ease of use and the excitement of the large Instax Wide frame, often mentioning the fun of experimenting with gels, multiple exposures, and the "go wide or go home" vibe. While specific complaints are scarce, users generally appreciate the creative freedom the kit provides.
“super easy to use with endless experimental features”
“go wide or go home”
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.
