Instax Mini 99vs Leica M11
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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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.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
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
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The instax mini 99 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | — | 60.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | N/A | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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