Instax Mini 41vs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 41 (2025)
Starting from £90 new
Best for Style-conscious shooters & gifting
View Instax Mini 41
VS
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Style-Conscious Shooters & Gifting — Instax Mini 41 (2025): 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.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini 41 (2025)
- 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
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The instax mini 41 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 41 (2025) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £90 | £100 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 16.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞) | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~310g (with batteries, without film) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 112 × 116 × 68mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder with selfie mirror | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 41 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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