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Instax Mini 41 vs Instax Square 2

Quick take: The Instax Mini 41 is the most affordable.

Where the Instax Mini 41 wins

  • Weight: ~310g (with batteries, without film)

18 specs side by side·1 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK

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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
0 25 50 75 100 125 Instax Square 2 139 mm 119 mm Instax Mini 41 104 mm 122 mm
  • Instax Mini 41 104 × 122 × 68 mm · 345 g
  • Instax Square 2 139 × 119 × 71 mm · 450 g

The Instax Mini 41 is 35 mm narrower, 3 mm taller, 3 mm slimmer and 105 g lighter than the Instax Square 2.

Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.

Verdictwhich should you buy?

Instax Mini 41 — Style-Conscious Shooters & Gifting: A stylish step up from the Mini 12 — the retro design and refined feel make it one of the best-looking instant cameras at this price.

Who should buy what
Instax Mini 41 (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Photographers who want their camera to look as good as the prints it makes
  • Mini 12 owners who want a more premium, retro-styled upgrade
  • Anyone buying a stylish instant camera as a gift
  • Casual shooters who value aesthetics alongside simplicity
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Instax Mini 41Fujifilm · 2025Instax Square 2Fujifilm · 2026
Price £94Best£94Best
Sensor Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area)Instant film: instax SQUARE (62 × 62 mm image)
Film Instax MiniInstax Square
Video N/A — instant film cameraNo video
Autofocus Fixed focus (0.3m–∞)Zone focus: close-up 0.3–0.5 m, standard 0.5–3 m, landscape 3 m+
Exposure Fully automaticFully automatic
Stabilisation No stabilisation—
Burst Rate No burst rate—
Battery Life 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)4 × AA (about 30 packs)
Weight ~310g (with batteries, without film)Best450g (without batteries)
Dimensions 112 × 116 × 68mm139 × 119.5 × 71mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Real-image optical viewfinder with selfie mirrorReverse-Galilean optical finder, 0.4×
Screen No screenNo screen
Mount Fixed lensFixed lens
Lens 60 mm f/12.765.75 mm f/12.6
Memory Cards N/A — instant film only—
Connectivity No wireless connectivity—

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 41
Instax Square 2
Fun & simple
8.2/10
7.9/10

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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