Instax Mini 12vs PixPro WPZ2

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 (2023) Starting from £80 new Best for Beginners, parties & gifting View Instax Mini 12
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Kodak PixPro WPZ2 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 (2021) Starting from £100 new Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget View PixPro WPZ2

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Beginners, Parties & Gifting — Instax Mini 12 (2023): The perfect starter instant camera — effortless to use, great colours, and comes in beautiful pastel shades.

Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.

↓ Full specifications below

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

PixPro WPZ2 (2021)

  • Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
  • Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
  • Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
  • Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video

Quick take: The instax mini 12 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Instax Mini 12 (2023)PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Price £80 £100
Sensor Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution 16.0MP
Video N/A — instant film camera 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps
Autofocus Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) TTL contrast-detect autofocus
Stabilisation N/A Digital image stabilisation
Burst Rate N/A 3fps
Battery Life 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) ~200 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~293g (with batteries, without film) ~194g
Dimensions 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm 115 × 66 × 32mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) None — 3.0" LCD screen only
Screen N/A 3.0" LCD
Mount Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) Standard 1/4" tripod thread
Memory Cards N/A — instant film only microSD up to 512GB
Connectivity N/A USB, Wi-Fi
Genre Instax Mini 12PixPro WPZ2
Parties & Events
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Everyday
7.0
7.0
Low Light
4.0
Landscape
4.0
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Wildlife
7.0
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