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Instax Mini 41 vs X-T30

Quick take: The Instax Mini 41 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·15 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.

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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.

X-T30 — Street, Travel, Everyday: The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.

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
X-T30 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
  • Travellers who prioritise compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Instax Mini 41Fujifilm · 2025X-T30Fujifilm · 2019
Price £94Best£399
Sensor Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area)APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution —26.1MP
Video N/A — instant film camera4K 30fps
Autofocus Fixed focus (0.3m–∞)425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate No burst rate8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)380 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight ~310g (with batteries, without film)Best383g (body only)
Dimensions 112 × 116 × 68mm118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Real-image optical viewfinder with selfie mirrorEVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot
Screen No screen3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Fixed lensFujifilm X-Mount
Memory Cards N/A — instant film onlySingle SD UHS-I
Connectivity No wireless connectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI

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
X-T30
Fun & simple
8.2/10
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Portrait
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6.4/10
Street
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6.5/10
Travel
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5.8/10
Wedding & Events
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4.9/10
Filmmaking
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4.8/10
Documentary
—
5.0/10
Sports & Action
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6.4/10
Landscape
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4.9/10
Wildlife
—
6.6/10
Casual
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4.8/10
Food
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5.8/10
Macro
—
5.7/10
Architecture
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5.3/10
Astrophotography
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4.9/10

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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