Instax Mini 99vs Z50 II
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an 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) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £899 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.9MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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