Instax Mini 41vs OM-1
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Instax Mini 41 (2025)
Starting from £90 new
Best for Style-conscious shooters & gifting
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The instax mini 41 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 41 (2025) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £90 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~310g (with batteries, without film) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 112 × 116 × 68mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder with selfie mirror | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 41 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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