PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Instax Mini 12
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
View PowerShot G7X Mark III
VS
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
View Instax Mini 12
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
- Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
- Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
- Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable
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 | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Instax Mini 12 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £80 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 304g | ~293g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Instax Mini 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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