Instax Mini 12vs Leica Q2
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Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
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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.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The instax mini 12 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 12 (2023) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 12 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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