EOS R8vs 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?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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 R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF 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. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Instax Mini 12 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £80 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 461g body only | ~293g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Instax Mini 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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