Instax Mini 12vs OM System TG-7
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
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OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The instax mini 12 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 12 (2023) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £449 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 12.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 12 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
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