EOS R6 Mark IIvs 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?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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 R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
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; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Instax Mini 12 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £80 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 670g body only | ~293g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | Instax Mini 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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