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Instax Mini 12 vs QuickSnap Flash 400
Quick take: The QuickSnap Flash 400 is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
15 specs side by side·1 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
QuickSnap Flash 400
Best for Holidays, casual shooting & Fujifilm colour fans
£18
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Instax Mini 12 — Beginners, Parties & Gifting: The perfect starter instant camera — effortless to use, great colours, and comes in beautiful pastel shades.
QuickSnap Flash 400 — Holidays, Casual Shooting & Fujifilm Colour Fans: Fujifilm's disposable camera favourite — cooler tones and fine grain give a different character to Kodak. The go-to for those who prefer Fuji's aesthetic.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Instax Mini 12Fujifilm · 2023 | QuickSnap Flash 400Fujifilm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £69 | £18Best |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Fujifilm ISO 400 colour negative film |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | No burst rate | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) |
| Weight | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | ~140gBest |
| Dimensions | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm | ~110 × 64 × 34mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | Simple optical viewfinder |
| Screen | No screen | No screen |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed lens |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
| Connectivity | No wireless connectivity | No wireless connectivity |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Instax Mini 12
QuickSnap Flash 400
Fun & simple
8.4/10
7.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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