Instax Mini 12vs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
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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.
Who should buy what
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 12 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Everyday | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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