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Instax Mini 12 vs X100F
Quick take: The Instax Mini 12 is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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.
X100F — Street, Travel & Everyday Photography: The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.
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
X100F (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want a discreet, tactile camera with a fixed 35mm lens
- Travel photographers who prefer one lens and minimal kit
- Fujifilm fans who want the X100 experience at a lower cost than the X100V or VI
- Photographers who value the hybrid OVF/EVF for a rangefinder-like shooting style
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Instax Mini 12Fujifilm · 2023 | X100FFujifilm · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £69Best | £450 used |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | No burst rate | 8fps |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~390 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | ~293g (with batteries, without film)Best | 419g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | No wireless connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
X100F
Fun & simple
8.4/10
5.5/10
Portrait
—
4.4/10
Street
—
7.0/10
Travel
—
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
—
4.3/10
Documentary
—
4.0/10
Landscape
—
3.8/10
Casual
—
3.4/10
Food
—
3.6/10
Macro
—
2.3/10
Architecture
—
3.6/10
Astrophotography
—
4.2/10
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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