Instax Mini 99vs Nikon Zf
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 Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The instax mini 99 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.5MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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