Instax Mini 99vs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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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.
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 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
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 pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £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 with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 3fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | 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 | USB-C (charging only) | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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