Instax Mini 99vs X-E3
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 & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The instax mini 99 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £300 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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