EOS M50vs Instax Mini 12
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Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
Beginners, Parties & Gifting — Instax Mini 12 (2023): The perfect starter instant camera — effortless to use, great colours, and comes in beautiful pastel shades.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
- Complete beginners wanting their first instant camera
- Anyone buying an instant camera as a gift
- Party hosts who want to hand out physical prints on the night
- Kids and teenagers who want a fun, colourful camera
Quick take: The instax mini 12 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | Instax Mini 12 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £80 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | ~293g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Instax Mini 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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