Fujifilm

Instax Mini 12

The Instax Mini 12 lands as a solid mid-range instant camera, built around instax mini.

59/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
instax miniAA46 (w) x 62 (H) mm
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Why we rate it

  • Selfie mode + mirror
  • Built-in flash
  • Strap included
  • No hybrid (digital + film)
  • No double exposure
Score profile

Where the Instax Mini 12 wins and loses

Scored against the instant cameras class
ShootingLensDesign848484
Shooting modes
84
Lens and flash
84
Design and power
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Film

Film formatinstax mini
Print size2.13 "
Image area46 mm

Shooting modes

Selfie mode + mirrorYes

Lens and flash

Built-in flashYes

Design and power

Weight306 g
Battery typeAA
Strap includedYes

More specs

Selfie mirrorYes
Head to head

Instax Mini 12 vs Fujifilm Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ShootingLensDesign
Instax Mini 12Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue
 FujifilmInstax Mini 12This pageFujifilmFujifilm Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue
Overall score59 /10059 /100
Film formatinstax miniInstax Mini
Selfie modeYesYes
Weight306 g
Who it's for

Is the Instax Mini 12 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable instant camera for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need hybrid (digital + film), in which case a higher-tier instant camera is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Instax Mini 12 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other instant cameras, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Instax Mini 12?

Its selfie mode + mirror stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Polaroid Now+ Gen 2?

The Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 scores 62/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.