INSTAX
instax mini 12 camera
The instax mini 12 camera lands as a solid mid-range instant camera, built around instax mini.
59/100
instax miniAA
£69.00best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Selfie mode + mirror
- Scores 59/100
- No hybrid (digital + film)
- No double exposure
Score profile
Scored against the instant cameras classWhere the instax mini 12 camera wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Film
Film formatinstax mini
Print size2.13 "
Shooting modes
Selfie mode + mirrorYes
Design and power
Battery typeAA
More specs
Selfie mirrorYes
Who it's for
Is the instax mini 12 camera 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the instax mini 12 camera 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 camera?
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.
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