Instax Mini 99vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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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.
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
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
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- Photographers entering medium format for the first time without full Hasselblad pricing
- Portrait and landscape photographers who want 50MP medium-format files
- X2D 100C buyers on a budget who can live with 50MP over 100MP
- Professionals who want Hasselblad colour and build at a more accessible price
Quick take: The instax mini 99 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | — | 50.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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