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Instax Mini 13 vs X-Pro1
Quick take: The Instax Mini 13 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·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 2012
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
£125
used today at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-Pro1 — Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors: The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
is the right camera for you if…
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Instax Mini 13Fujifilm · 2026 | X-Pro1Fujifilm · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £79Best | £125 used |
| Sensor | Instant film: instax mini (62 × 46 mm image) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | — | 16.3MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with close-up mode (0.3–0.5 m) | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | — | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 2 × AA (about 10 packs) | ~300 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 327g (without batteries)Best | 450g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 124.7 × 67.6mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical finder, 0.37× | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
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 13
X-Pro1
Fun & simple
8.3/10
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Portrait
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4.8/10
Street
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6.0/10
Travel
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5.0/10
Wedding & Events
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3.3/10
Documentary
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3.6/10
Sports & Action
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4.4/10
Landscape
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3.9/10
Wildlife
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4.9/10
Casual
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3.2/10
Food
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3.8/10
Macro
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3.6/10
Architecture
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4.0/10
Astrophotography
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4.3/10
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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