Instax Mini 99vs X-E2
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Instant Photography & Serious Enthusiasts — Instax Mini 99 (2024): The most serious analogue instant camera Fujifilm has ever made. Manual controls, colour effects, and USB-C charging elevate it far above the rest of the range.
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
- Instant photographers who want real creative control over their prints
- Mini 12 or Mini Evo owners who want the most capable analogue Instax
- Photographers who treat instant film as a serious artistic medium
- Anyone who wants colour effects, vignette, and manual controls in one camera
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Quick take: The x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | X-E2 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £150 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | — | 16.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 7fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 350g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | X-E2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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